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Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion chronicles the complex history of the Chinese in America, from the early days of the China trade to the history of Chinese immigration and the life of Chinese Americans. The title encapsulates the challenges of immigration, citizenship, and belonging that shaped both the Chinese American experience and the development of America as a nation.

Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion was on view at the
New-York Historical Society from September 2014 to April 2015.

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One Woman's Story

One Woman's Story

When Japan invaded China in the 1930s, Chinese in the United States organized to support the war effort and send much-needed aid and supplies to China. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, the USRead more

Many Faces

To complement the New-York Historical Society’s exhibition, we are highlighting the stories of the lives, achievements, culture, and rich diversity of Chinese Americans.
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Melissa Huang

Highlights

View highlights from the exhibition.
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