Immigration: America Has Always Argued About Who Belongs Here

Holiday History

Mar 16 2026 | 00:06:45

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Show Notes

Explore 300+ years of America's complex relationship with immigration. Learn how debates about who belongs in America shaped the nation, from colonial German settlers to modern policy, revealing surprising parallels between historical fears and today's arguments about newcomers.

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