However. American heritage shares even more in common with Greek heritage than just this important commitment to shared political ideals. Greeks immigrated to America in their largest numbers at the earliest part of this century and have poised themselves as a nationality of great admiration and respect from all Americans. Many of them and their native countrymen fought side by side with the Allies in World War II. 600.000 Greeks. or 9 percent of the Greek population. died for the cause of democracy in this wara huge toll representing a tremendous contribution to the advancement of liberty. Today GreekAmericans make up a significant proportion of our society. and the ties to Greece. the motherland of democracy. remains strong for all Americans.
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