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The date, December 17, was chosen as a way to memorialize the historic “Magnuson Act,” signed into law on December 17, 1943, which repealed the “Chinese Exclusion Act” of 1882 and marked a turning point regarding society’s harsh attitudes towards immigration and immigrants. By repealing the “Chinese Exclusion” prohibitions, the United States expressed its commitment to continue to break down cultural barriers, appreciate differences, enrich cultural diversity and further racial, religious and cultural tolerance.
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