I am happy to join with my distinguished colleague from Minnesota . in paying tribute to the people of Denmark on the anniversary of the promulgation of the Danish Constitution. It was on June 5. 1849. that the Danes received their charter of freedom from King Frederik VII. The United States has been enriched through the years by the arrival in this country of thousands of Danish immigrants. many of whom settled in Illinois and neighboring States. I have found the people of Danish ancestry to be industrious. thrifty. selfreliant. and loyal. For over half a century it has been possible for Americans who are visiting In Denmark to join the people of that nation in celebrating the anniversary of American independence.
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Danish immigrants are industrious, thrifty, self-reliant, and loyal.