During the McCarthy era Chinese immigrant Tung Pok Chin’s persecution by the FBI caused him to hastened his Americanization. As a father, and a Chinese immigrant who had lived in the U.S for over 20 years, Chin had no choice but to assimilate. In the fall of 1949, the Chinese leader Mao Zedong, declared China as a communist nation which created hostile for Chinese Americans. Therefore, Chin was forced to precipitate a demonstration of his patriotism with the U.S. Chin differed from other Chinese immigrants because he had taught himself English, and had also served in the navy. Despite his act of patriotism prior to 1949, historical conflicts between China and the U.S made it inevitable for Chin to face prejudice.
McCarthyism forced Chin to