First Chinese Refugees Arrive
First Chinese Refugees Arrive
Clip: 361646_1_1
Year Shot: 1962
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1698
Original Film: 035-047-03
HD: N/A
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Timecode: 00:45:24 - 00:46:05
First Chinese Refugees Arrive The Eng family arrives in Chicago, the first Chinese admitted to the U.S., Under emergency immigration laws to allow refugees to enter the country and find asylum from communist overlords. Night footage, plane taxing on tarmac, man (flagger?) guiding plane. Eng family exits Northwest plane and enjoy an American meal. Pork chop on plate, pan over to French fries. Someone pours boy a cola (soda bottle).