But von Steuben was only one of many Germans to contribute to the growth and development of this country. Our land is still dotted with communities and areas where although as a second language. German is freely spoken by people all descended from hardworking and lawabiding German immigrants. In memory of our great benefactor. Gen. Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben and in commemorating the anniversary of his birth. no more fitting tribute could be made than to salute our American citizens of German extraction and commend the 6rganizations which bear his name for their good works in behalf of their fellow Americans. The stable influence of the German immigrants who once flocked to this country has made a lasting imprint on the culture and economy of this Nation. In like manner. today the influence of the people of the Federal Republic is felt in the family of free nations. Somewhat of the debt we owe von Steuben and the other Germans who have helped to make our country great can be repaid if we pledge ourselves to fight shoulder to shoulder with our German comrades in bringing freedom to those who live behind the infamous wall.
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Generalization about German immigrants being hardworking and law-abiding.