Chinese Exclusion Act: American Experience

Season 29, Episode 1 of 1

Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens. It remained in force for more than 60 years.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
5/19/2019
1 p.m.
5/4/2020
1 p.m.
5/8/2020
4 p.m.
5/8/2021
11:10 p.m.
5/9/2021
4:05 a.m.
5/9/2021
10 p.m.
5/10/2021
2 a.m.
5/13/2021
1 p.m.
5/16/2021
2:59 p.m.
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