Sargent sees grave peril in tide of Europe’s scum
Frank P. Sargent, Commissioner General of Immigration, warns against an “undesirable foreign element” threatening the country which he describes as “ignorance, illiteracy, and indifference to government.” Sargent believes that present immigration laws provide inadequate protection and suggests that immigration be limited by the implementation of an educational test.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-18