The War Brides Act of 1945 was the one of several acts that applied to United States soldiers bringing their foreign wives and families into the United States during and after World War II, which lasted from 1939-1945. The act included the wives of soldiers, along with any children the women had. In 1947, another act was added allowing Asian spouses to enter the United States with no problem. However, the War Brides Act of 1947 was known more as the Fiancees Act. Fiancees were allowed to enter the United States for three months under the impression that they would marry within those three months. Furthermore, the revision to the original act allowed race not to be a determining factor. This allowed for Chinese, Japanese and Filipina spouses to be covered.
The soldiers took full advantage of these Acts. English fiancees started entering the United States as early as 1942. After the September 11, 1949 deadline hit, the total number of War Brides was added up to be at least 127,000 foreign women and 25,000 foreign children were brought into United States.
The soldiers took full advantage of these Acts. English fiancees started entering the United States as early as 1942. After the September 11, 1949 deadline hit, the total number of War Brides was added up to be at least 127,000 foreign women and 25,000 foreign children were brought into United States.