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IMMIGRATION: ICH BIN AMERIKANER: Tales From The Very German United States

IMMIGRATION: ICH BIN AMERIKANER: Tales From The Very German United States

Author: Bruce Carlson May 13, 2026 Duration: 19:03
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This phrase may have been stated by a Pennsylvanian in the 1880's described as a "German." as we talk about in this episode about family, assimilation, education and immigration. But it's not so simple. There were many German Americans, and two types in particular stood out from and sometimes in contrast with each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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