Certain national characteristics. social beliefs and ideals. which differ from those of other nations. have been developed in us. Our people are distinctly American. just as the people of Great Britain are distinctly English. Legislation wiFl not fuse these varying and conflicting characteristics. nor change them. There was a time when we talked proudly of the melting pot in America. We now realize it was a mistake. and we have wisely called a halt on undesirable immigrants who once poured across our borders. From the American viewpoint it is neither possible nor desirable that there be a fusion of the nationalities of the .world. Like a silver thread. however. the desire for freedom runs through all humanity.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that immigrants cannot assimilate and will not adopt American characteristics.