106 100 years ago, the US took a break from immigration — and America thrived....(American Citizens First ) (nypost.com) posted 291 days ago by purkiss80 291 days ago by purkiss80 +106 / -0 100 years ago, the US took a break from immigration — and America thrived One hundred years ago this Sunday, the Ellis Island wave of immigration was brought to an end. And all Americans are better for it. 8 comments share 8 comments share save hide report block hide replies
2 percent of the number of nationals already in the US from that nation.