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Greek patriot Adamantios Koraes in 1823 collaborated with Jefferson on the construction of a new constitution for Greece. drawing on the tenets of Americas groundbreaking democracy. Following the Greek War of Independence. Greeks came to study at American universities at the urging of missionaries. But the real surge in Greek immigration came later in the 19th century. when newly arrived Greek Americans provided a catalyst for our Nations economic growth. working in textile mills and on railroads across New England and in businesses across America. The Greeks who had provided inspiration for our democracy. now directly delivered their commitment to family and hard work to form strong communities in New York. Boston.