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Eisenhower signs the Refugee Relief Act of 1953

Name: Eisenhower signs the Refugee Relief Act of 1953
Start: 1953-08-07
Location: United States

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Refugee Relief Act into law, creating a temporary program to admit refugees and escapees from Communist-controlled areas into the United States.

The law established a statutory framework for admitting Cold War refugees, shaping U.S. refugee and immigration policy during the early Cold War and aiding those fleeing communist regimes.

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Event Details

Date: August 7, 1953
President: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Category: Legislation
Era: Cold War Era

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