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Of particular Interest to those of us In this country are the impressive contributions and achievements of those sons and daughters of Greece who have come over to the United States. in the process greatly distinguishing themselves and enriching our society. In the early 1900s. approximately one in four of Greeces young men came to this country in the search for a better life. many of them bringing with them little more than their ambition and sincere work ethic. In the years since. the children and grandchildren of these immigrants have become among the most successful ethnic groups In the United States. with many distinguished leaders in the fields of science. medicine. politics. commerce and the arts. So. Mr.