A Silver Dish | Compare and Contrast
1930s: An immigrant like Morris Selbst, who comes into the country by jumping off a ship before it docks, can live his entire lifetime without his presence documented by the government.
Today: Government records are cross-referenced by computer. It would be virtually impossible for a man to own a business without several government agencies knowing of his existence.
1930s: The World’s Fair in Chicago, dubbed the “Century of Progress,” draws attendance of more than 22 million people.
Today: The ease of international travel and...
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