Mr. Speaker. this week marks the 261st anniversary of the birth of Gen. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. a German immigrant who fought with and valor during the American Revolution... We honor his memory because L. von Steuben helped to establish our Amen. democracy during the birth of our Nation. As a soldier and patriot. General von Steuben epitomizes the contributions made by tens of thousands of GermanAmericans to the development of the United States. To honor these contributions. I am proud to announce that the United GermanAmerican Societies of Greater Chicago are sponsoring their 26th annual von Steuben Day parade this Saturday in downtown Chicago.
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