God Bless America.
America Ferrera's last episode of Superstore was not exactly the happiest ending.
John F. Kennedy once wrote “Every American who has ever lived, with the exception of one group, was either an immigrant himself or a descendant of immigrants." Since the country’s founding, immigrants have contributed a critical component of what makes the United States such a vibrant and unique country in the world. No matter where an immigrant comes from, the challenges of moving don’t end on the day he or she enters the United States. Once in the country, legally or illegally, naturalized or not, immigrants face decisions on how to present themselves, whether to give up their names or native languages, and what being “American” means for them. As a result, the immigration experiences of some Americans — even those the United States has embraced as iconic Americans — have been quite varied. 10 Iconic Americans you may not have known were immigrants:
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The Senate approved comprehensive immigration reform Thursday by a 68–32 vote count and the legislation now moves to the House. The bill would legalize millions of current undocumented immigrants. Here are some photos of immigrants from the early 1900s courtesy of the the New York Public Libary's digital collections.
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Marianna (Left), Mother Russia (Center), and Britannia (Right). The personification of countries is nothing new. For years artists have used the personification of countries to make make a point about the country's political actions, its history, and at times to inspire hope during the most tryin
During the 1700s, Philadelphia was an unpleasant place in the summer. Malaria and yellow fever were rampant. There were no cures and no known ways...
Abraham Lincoln quotes relating to dozens of different topics that are waiting to be discovered. Explore this author and share with friends!
Buck up, Britain.
Yang Kyoungjong was forcibly conscripted into the Japanese army but later found himself forced into fighting for Germany and the Soviets
Not being able to participate in the finals of the World Championship, especially when on the pace until then, creates understandable disappointment. This was the misfortune that Logan Sargeant experienced in France last weekend during the 2014 World KF-Junior, through no fault of his own. As well prepared as his…
A profile of the faces gracing every U.S. bill. Who decides which national dignitary appears on which currency and how do they make the cut?
Nothing is more relatable to teenage girls than history and its many triumphs and horrible atrocities.
Back in 1919, Americans drove their Model T's to see silent movies and dealt with new-fangled inventions toasters and zippers.
The United States of America has often been described as a nation blessed by God. The term “American Exceptionalism” is a phrase often coined by Americans. It is the belief that the United States is uniquely chosen by God. In light of its history, can we honestly say that God can and has blessed this country?
This week we have Belarusian wolves, snow-covered Roman ruins in Lebanon, rioting in Bahrain, the shooting and hostage crisis in Paris, scenes from the Dakar Rally, a New Year's fire in the Philippines, and much more.
Over the last century, there have been some crazy deliveries made to war zones to raise morale—usually beer. Whether it's the
Oh Canada! This beautiful country has been my home for the past two decades, yet even I feel like I have barely experienced a teeny tiny fraction of this humongous land. From…
I'm discovering amazing and authentic Peruvian shaman ceremonies. My first – and most common in Peruvian culture, was that of the despacho.
Contemporary listeners have never been able to hear what telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell sounded like -- until now.
Be quiet, Tiffany!
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The Founding Fathers, an ambiguous term encompassing those individuals most associated with the formative documents and efforts behind the creation of the United States of America, were an unlikely array of political radicals, professionals, intellectuals, and pamphleteers. Together, they are celebrated as a heroic and selfless amalgam of persons, who…
