The United States is known for its prosperity, freedom, opportunity, and equality, but this has not always been true. Throughout the history of the United States, many races, religions, and even its own citizens have been subject to discrimination and injustice. I chose articles that address certain types of discrimination and injustices that have occurred. Freedom was a constant struggle in the period between 1877 and 1945. The people discussed in the following articles represent only a portion of those who suffered. The first article I chose was written by Saum Song Bo in October 1885. The article, titled Letter in American Missionary, addressed the struggle that Chinese-Americans endured during the 1880s. The United States was trying to raise money for a pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty would stand. The statue was given to the United States as a gift by the French, who also deprived the Chinese of their freedom. The Statue of Liberty was said to represent freedom and independence for all people living in the United States, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. The Chinese in the country were treated as second-class citizens and suffered discrimination, prejudice and physical violence. Their freedom and freedom were different from those of all other races and faiths, but they were still expected to contribute to the construction and financing of the pedestal. Many Chinese were unable to enter the country during this period, and Chinese who were already here were not allowed to become citizens. The article expressed the frustration felt by Saum Song Bo, a Chinese-American, at that time, as well as the injustices suffered by the Chinese. ...schools for their children. The 1930s brought segregation and discrimination of migrant workers. They were seen as second-class citizens forced to emigrate to feed themselves and their families. Japanese-Americans were forced into internment camps during the 1940s and deprived of their basic rights and freedoms. Regardless of their citizenship, the Japanese fought to maintain their freedom. These are just a few examples of discrimination and injustice in the United States. Each of these groups received little or no help from the government and were subjected to mental and physical anguish. They were unable to enjoy the freedoms promised to all Americans and were perceived and treated as second-class citizens. I think we can only judge a country's freedom by the degree of equality our minorities can enjoy.