President, today I wish to recognize and celebrate
Jewish American Heritage Month. As a proud Jewish American, I am
honored to have the opportunity to acknowledge our heritage and the
ways by which it has helped shape this country. The list is a long one,
but this year, I want to focus on Mendes Cohen, whose legacy serves as
a microcosm of our community. Mendes Cohen was born in Richmond, VA, in May of 1796 to Israel and
Judith Solomon Cohen, both of whom were immigrants. Mendes's father
came from Germany, and his mother came from England. His father died
when Mendes was just 12 years old.
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