Gabe DiMaio, Author at International Institute of Buffalo

Jul 01

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 Gabe DiMaio 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…

Jul 01

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Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

By Gabe DiMaio History

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,…

Jul 01

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Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

By Gabe DiMaio History

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…

Jul 01

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Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

By Gabe DiMaio History

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…

Jul 01

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Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

By Gabe DiMaio History

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…

Jul 01

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Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

By Gabe DiMaio History

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…

Jun 16

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Kim Hutchins, Vietnamese Interpreter and Translator

Spotlighting the People Who Make Us Great!

By Gabe DiMaio News, Newsletter

IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees if it were not for the great people on our team and in the community.

May 28

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Jan Koum: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

By Gabe DiMaio Education, History, News

In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Jan Koum, co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp. Jan Borysovych Koum was born on February 24, 1976, near Kyiv, when Ukraine was a communist country influenced by the Soviet Union.…

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

Jan Koum: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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