John Tanton, architect of anti-immigration and English-only efforts, dies at 85 - 2019-07-21

John Tanton, architect of anti-immigration and English-only efforts, dies at 85 July 21, 2019, Matt Schudel, Washington Post

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A death notice placed by his family with Stone Funeral Homes of Petoskey said he died "after a 16-year battle with Parkinson's disease."

Dr. Tanton had a 35-year career as an eye doctor and surgeon in Petoskey, a prosperous resort community of about 6,000 on the shore of Lake Michigan.

He was best known for leading nationwide efforts to reduce immigration to the United States, primarily as a way to preserve American culture. He also spearheaded efforts to make English the official language of the United States and to abolish bilingual education.

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