Friedrich von Steuben. the Revolutionary War hero and trusted adviser of George Washington. In remembering his birth we respect not only the genius of Von Steubens military contributions to our Revolutionary War. we also respect the immeasurable contribution which Americans of German ancestry have made and are making to our cherished ideals of freedom. One out of every five immigrants from 1820 to 1961 came from Germany. They and their descendants have occupied positions of responsibility and leadership in every phase of American life. including the highest office in the land. and have vastly enriched the lives of each of US. Regrettably. however. the freedom of American life. to which those of German descent have contributed so much. is not shared by some in other lands.
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