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World Service,5 mins

The immigration act that changed America

Boston Calling

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How the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 forever changed America and seeded today's immigration debate. Picture: Immigrants at a mass citizenship ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Centre. Along with swearing their allegiance to the United States, the new citizens watch a video by President Obama welcoming them. Credit: Saul Gonzalez

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