Divergence
Divergence
New York and San Francisco in the 1950s
Chapter Four explores the rapidly diverging politics of Chinese American New York and San Francisco in the early and mid-1950s. In New York, KMT activists and officials infiltrated almost every Chinese American organization, but their factionalism and disregard for community welfare frustrated many residents. In San Francisco during the same period, Chinese Americans increasingly focused on American domestic politics, which not only proved safer than Chinese politics but also touched their lives more directly. Growing numbers registered to vote, and a group of younger men and women participated in the liberal Democratic club movement, forging valuable ties to regional politicians.
Keywords: Chinese Americans, Chinatown, New York City, San Francisco, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Kuomintang, overseas Chinese, Republic of China, People’s Republic of China
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