I know that the immigrants took a big step in coming over to this country.  They risked everything for a better life for their children.  Some of the immigrants tried to leave their culture behind and adopt the American traditions.  The ones that did continue their culture, shaped the American culture into a more well rounded and appreciative nation.  Thanks to those immigrants, the American culture became more diverse and open to accepting other nationalities.

            Growing up, my parents drilled me with information about my ancestors.  On my dad’s side of the family we just had a family reunion celebrating my great grandfather’s immigration from Holland 100 years ago.  All my great aunts and uncles dug around for pictures and artifacts that was from what they had left of their parents.  Even though I knew most of the family history, the pictures really pulled all the stories together.

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