Now for the first time there will be a national month recognizing the 352year history of Jewish contributions to American culture. As a first generation Jewish American. I have witnessed firsthand Jewish immigrants who have come to this Nation in order to create a better life for themselves. their families. and future generations. Since the first Jews settled here over 300 years ago. Jewish Americans have made endless contributions to our country through technology. the economy. entertainment. academia. politics. art. medicine. military service. and more. Like other important immigrant communities. the Jewish experience in the United States represents the ideal of freedom and the promise and opportunity of America. Through educational programming. Jewish American History Month will help raise the awareness of a people. their history and contributions.
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