Bosco Simich. upon the 50th anniversary of his arrival to the United States. Mr. Simich. like many other immigrants to this great country. overcame numerous obstacles to reach the United States and become a citizen. At age 13. he left his homeland of Yugoslavia by boat. to escape Hitlers rampage throughout Europe. His long. lonesome journey across the ocean was soon forgotten as the boat entered New York Harbor and Simich was awestruck by his first sight of the Statue of Uberty. Soon after his arrival. he joined his father operating the American Bakery In Eldorado. IL The move to Eldorado was full of firsts for Bosco Simich. including his first taste of Ice cream. his first CocaCola. and his first chance to live in a house which had electric ty. Although he could not speak English. he enrolled In the sixth grade the week following his arrival. and only 5 years later. he was fighting for his new country In the Asiatic Pacific as a member of the U.S. Navy. Upon his honorable discharge.
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Asiatic immigrants