eJournal USAAn Electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State, February 2008

Immigrants Joining the Mainstream

'Immigrants Joining the Mainstream'
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Immigrants made the United States what it is. Being an American depends on acceptance of certain American ideals, not on the place of birth of a person or of his or her ancestors. This edition of eJournal USA tells the story of immigration and diversity as it has played out through the centuries and continues to play out now.

 

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Immigrants Joining the Mainstream

CONTENTS

About This Issue
The Editor

Immigration and U.S. History
Hasia Diner, Professor of History, New York University
Tens of millions of immigrants over four centuries have made the United States what it is today.

Irish Immigrants in the United States
Kevin Kenny, Professor of History, Boston College
Irish immigrants had a rough start in the United States. They and their descendants overcame the obstacles and prevailed.

New Ways of Seeing and Thinking
Scott E. Page, Professor of Complex Systems, Political Science, and Economics, University of Michigan
News ideas brought by waves of immigrants have contributed to the dynamic success of the U.S. economy.

General Naturalization Requirements for U.S. Citizenship

Revised Naturalization Test

American Identity: Ideas, Not Ethnicity
Michael Jay Friedman, Staff Writer, Bureau of International Information Programs
Americans define themselves not by their racial, religious, and ethnic identity but by their common values and belief in individual freedom.

A Market for Diversity — Photo Gallery
Lunch at a Philadelphia landmark provides a multicultural experience.

The Good Immigrant Student
Bich Minh Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and Asian American Literature, Purdue University
A little girl born in Vietnam learns to be American — not always easily.

A Diverse Fighting Force
Lisa Alley, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
The U.S. Army unites people of diverse backgrounds by valuing the strengths of all and bringing them into one culture.

Immigrants Who Made Real Good — Photo Gallery
Some immigrants have made life-changing contributions to the global economy.

Cultural Competence Required in Today’s Economy
The Staff of DiversityInc
Telecommunications giant Verizon Communications employs a multiethnic workforce for its multiethnic customers.

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Volume 13, Number 2, February 2008

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