Mr. President. Edward Rendell. mayor of the city of Philadelphia. has proclaimed Sunday. June 14. 1992. as "German Day" in Philadelphia. From 1830 to 1930. nearly 6 million Germans emigrated to the United States and became an integral part of its ethnic fabric. Through their industriousness. they converted a virgin wilderness into fertile farmland. Their hard work and ingenuity contributed greatly to the development of numerous industries. including steelmaking. lumbering. food processing. brewing and the creation of electrical appliances. In addition to their many contributions to agriculture and industry. GermanAmericans have also added immeasurably to the cultural diversity of the United States.
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