Since 1987, the German-American community has celebrated German-American Day every year on October 6, to honor not only the anniversary of German immigration to the United States but the influential culture that the Germans brought to this country. It was under President Ronald Reagan, along with the help of various …
President Barack Obama Issues Presidential Proclamation For German-America Day 2013
Since 1987, the German-American community has celebrated German-American Day every year on October 6, to honor not only the anniversary of German immigration to the United States but the influential culture that the Germans brought to this country. It was under President Ronald Reagan, along with the help of various …
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