The importance of this event is properly appreciated when one bears in mind that this first printed book in the Slovene language was also the first printed book in any Slavic language. The story of the Slovenes in the United States began during the first half of the 18th century when a group of people from Yugoslavia sailed for America. The Slovenes. like other immigrants. came to America to enjoy freedom and to have the opportunity to develop their rich and varied natural talents as artisans and artists. as laborers and tradesmen. as men of letters and of science. as politicians in public affairs and dedicated public servants in many professions. and above all. as daring and dauntless fighters for the preservation of the American democratic way of life. According to the latest estimates. there are over 400.000 Slovenes presently residing in the United States. They are proud and loyal citizens of this great Republic.
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