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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

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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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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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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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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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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 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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Jun 11
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Steve Stoute: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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As Caribbean American Heritage Month continues, we’re recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Canisius University’s 25th president, Steve Stoute. Steve Stoute was born in 1980 in Trinidad and Tobago. Raised in a family committed to service, he immigrated to the United States in 2000 to…
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Jun 08
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Buffalo History: The Harlow C. Curtiss Mansion

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The Harlow C. Curtiss Mansion 864 Delaware Avenue Location: 42° 54′ 26.95″ N, 78° 52′ 17.89″ W The International Institute of Buffalo headquarters, a striking three-story Georgian Revival mansion, stands proudly on Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. This architectural gem, designed in 1898 by the renowned firm Esenwein & Johnson, is a testament to the city's rich architectural history. They are…
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