A broad range of accomplishments may be listed to its credit. It is worth noting. however. that rather than just list its accomplishments. we should place this organization in context within the American frame of reference. Here is an organization that is uniquely American while remaining very much a representative organ of what began as an immigrant community. All the ethnic communities have responded to the American challenge by bringing forth such organizations. Few. however. have met with the success encountered by the Order of Ahepa. Over its long and illustrious history. it has not only fostered understanding of and loyalty for America. but has also made clear to its members what American citizenship really means. Without such organizations. the transition from immigrant to American citizen would have been much more difficult. both for the individual and for the Nation. Such an organization deserves recognition nationally for its worth and compassion as well. For previous crises have witnessed that compassion for those in need or travail transcends ethnic considerations.
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