Mr. Speaker. I would like to draw to the attention of my distinguished colleagues the 300th anniversary of German immigration into the United States. On October 6. 1683. 13 Menonite families ended a long journey aboard the sailing ship Concord and landed in Philadelphia. Searching for new lives and new hopes. these 13 German families abandoned their native homeland and journeyed to the New World which was rumored to have prosperous opportunities for all who immigrated. In retrospect. these 13 German families became an example to be followed by more than 7 million Germans leaving their homeland in search of freedom. protection from persecution. and for a better life in the New World. In a mere 3 centuries. the New World grew from a disjointed geographical mass into an amalgamation of United States. Contributing positively in every area of this growth were the dedicated German immigrants. Every generation of German immigrants helped to strengthen our Government. extend our liberty. increase our prosperity. and enrich our culture. With Hessian mercenaries abandoning the British in favor of the American cause. GermanAmericans helped to establish our independence.
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