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Emanuel Celler (May 6, 1888 – January 15, 1981) was an American Democratic politician from New York who represented parts of the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973.
Há 3 dias · Learn about the life and legacy of Emanuel Celler, a New York congressman who fought for immigration reform and civil rights legislation. Author Wayne Dawkins explores Celler's role in shaping modern America and the Democratic Party.
Emanuel Celler was a long-serving Congressman who fought for immigration reform and refugees. He opposed the Johnson Act of 1924, which discriminated against Eastern European immigrants, and helped pass the 1965 law that abolished national origins as a criterion for immigration.
2 de jul. de 2021 · Learn about the Jewish Congressman from Brooklyn who authored landmark legislation on immigration, civil rights and voting rights in the 20th century. Wayne Dawkins, a Black scholar, shares his biography of Emanuel Celler and his legacy.
Since 1965, the United States has become a haven for Jews escaping discrimination in the former Soviet Union. Their safe arrival ratified Emanuel Celler’s efforts to make America a promised land for Jewish immigrants, and for all victims of persecution.
3 de mai. de 2019 · Representative Emanuel Celler (D-NY, 1888-1981) was the longest-serving Congressman from New York (1924-1965).
Learn how Emanuel Celler, a Democrat from Brooklyn, lobbied President Truman to recognize Israel in 1948 and helped bring thousands of refugees to America. The article explores his background, legacy and challenges in the US-Israel relationship.
