From 1776-1965 the overwhelming majority of new immigrants to the United States were mandated by law to be from Europe.

From 1776-1965 the overwhelming majority of new immigrants to the United States were mandated by law to be from Europe.

That’s 189 years.

Then in 1965 the Hart-Cellar act changed that. Do you think that change has worked out? pic.twitter.com/MsoVtHfPyZ

— Brett Pike (@ClassicLearner) January 27, 2026