Celestial (Chinese)

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Celestial was a race-specific term used to describe Chinese immigrants in the United States, Canada and Australia during the 19th century. The term was widely used in the popular mass media of the day.[1][2] The term is derived from their status as subjects of the Son of Heaven, the Chinese Emperor.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ "The Wyoming Massacre," New York Times (1857-Current file); 6 September 1885; pg. 7, ProQuest Historical Newspapers The New York Times (1851 - 2003). Retrieved 12 March 2007.
  2. ^ "The Chinese Massacre," The National Police Gazette, September 19, 1885, no. 418, pg 2.
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