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Jan 29
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The Constitution

Know Your Rights

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Regardless of your citizenship status, you have protections under the U.S. Constitution. Please pass this information to anyone who is worried about their rights if stopped and questioned by immigration officers or other law enforcement. Here are info cards to help you assert your rights provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: عربية  Arabic Legal Rights Information Card বাাংলা Bengali…
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Jul 01
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Here are other immigrant patriots: Tadeusz Kościuszko, military engineer, originally from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Pierre L'Enfant, a military engineer & architect, was largely responsible for the design of Washington, D.C., and was originally from France Dr. Bodo Otto, military surgeon, originally from what is now Hanover, Germany Casimir Pulaski, “Father of American Cavalry," originally from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a major general originally from Prussia

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

By History
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause. It's impossible to include all immigrant patriots here, but recognizing these five is a small step toward honoring them all. It’s our hope that this will serve as a reminder that, from the founding of our republic to…
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Jul 01
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin Louis Freiherr von Steuben was born on September 17, 1730, to a military family in Magdeburg, Prussia. As a young man,…
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Jul 01
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Pulaski

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Casimir Pulaski To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, Revolutionary War hero and "The Father of American Cavalry." Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Pułaski (anglicized to Casimir Pulaski) was born in Warsaw to a Polish noble family on March…
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Jul 01
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Dr Otto

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Dr. Bodo Otto To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor Dr. Bodo Otto, a senior surgeon during the Revolutionary War. In 1711, Bodo Otto was born in what is now Hanover, Germany. His father was a forester on the noble estates of…
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Jul 01
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Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Pierre Charles L'Enfant To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring the foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor Pierre L'Enfant, a Revolutionary War military engineer, architect, urban designer, artist, and the person largely responsible for the design of Washington, D.C. Pierre Charles L'Enfant was born in Paris, France, on…
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Jul 01
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Kościuszko

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Tadeusz Kościuszko To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor General Tadeusz Kościuszko. In February 1746, Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was born as the youngest son to a noble family in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, now part of Belarus. As a young man, he…
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Jun 30
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June 2026 Newsletter!

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our June 2026 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses the immigrant roots of America independence Save the Date! Meet the Ambassador, Howard Gutman, former Ambassador to Belgium on Wednesday, August 19 Save the Date! Our Refugees of Comedy event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 See a video…
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Jun 28
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The Sun

“Be Prepared for Summer”– Smart Advice in Any Language

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Stay Safe This Summer Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important summer preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. عربيةArabic Summer Safety Info বাাংলা Bengali Summer Safety Info မြန်မာစာ Burmese Summer Safety Info دری  Dari Summer Safety Info English…
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Jun 23
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Karine Jean-Pierre: Caribbean American Heritage Month

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  For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we continue recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Karine Jean-Pierre was born on August 13, 1977, in Fort-de-France, Martinique, to Haitian parents. Since Martinique is a French territory located in the Caribbean,…
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Jun 22
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Shaggy: Caribbean American Heritage Month

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For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we continue recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight award-winning rapper and entertainer Shaggy. Orville Richard Burrell was born on October 22, 1968, in Kington, Jamaica. He received his nickname “Shaggy” as a child due to his unkempt hair. His mother…
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