They Who Knock At Our Gates: A Complete Gospel Of Immigration

They Who Knock at Our Gates: A Complete Gospel of Immigration

by Mary Antin

In 'They Who Knock at Our Gates', Mary Antin delves into the multifaceted and often controversial issue of immigration, challenging readers to look beyond the practical considerations and examine the fundamental principles at play. She probes the ethical responsibilities we have towards fellow human beings and the overarching mission of the United States. Antin analyzes the nature of immigration in her time and explores the potential benefits and challenges it poses to the nation's identity and social fabric.

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Mary Antin

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Mary Antin was an American author and immigration rights activist. She is best known for her 1912 autobiography The Promised Land, an account of her emigration and subseq...

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