She´s definitely one of the better Germans - though not yet a German-American. :)
Posted on 10/06/2005 1:45:00 PM PDT by Michael81Dus
German-American Day, 2005
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
German Americans have played an important role in establishing America as a land where liberty is protected for all of its citizens. Each year on German-American Day, we celebrate the contributions the millions of Americans of German descent have made to our great Nation.
Among the early German immigrants, many saw America as a beacon of religious freedom and an opportunity for an improved standard of living. German immigrants helped pioneer the first American colony at Jamestown. Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg served as the first Speaker of the House of Representatives; in this role, he certified the final version of the Bill of Rights.
Throughout our country's history, men and women of German descent have worn the uniform of the United States military to defend our country's freedom. Among these were Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet during World War II, and General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who went on to become one of America's Presidents of German ancestry. Today, German-American troops continue to serve proudly in our Nation's Armed Forces.
German Americans have enriched many other aspects of American life. Albert Einstein's advancements in the field of physics help define our understanding of the universe. Theodor Seuss Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss, has captivated the imaginations of children for generations with his timeless classics. Baseball great Lou Gehrig's courage on and off the field continues to inspire the American spirit more than 60 years after his death.
On German-American Day, we also honor the important friendship between the United States and Germany. Our nations share beliefs in human rights and dignity, and on this day, I join all Americans in celebrating the bonds that tie our two nations and in reaffirming the importance of our continuing friendship.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6, 2005, as German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to celebrate the many contributions German Americans have made to our Nation's liberty and prosperity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Woo Hoo!! Another excuse to drink beer. My maiden name is Klempnauer and my mom's maiden name was Shindler.
Yahoo..... My mom's maiden name is Burkhalter, and I'm proud of it!
And cheers to the greatest German-American of them all, Dwight D Eisenhower.
She´s definitely one of the better Germans - though not yet a German-American. :)
Nyaah, nyaah! Tripod doesn't allow hotlinking. ;^)
Any relation?
I know I’m not so keen to send any compliments. :-)
btw I just figured out that since I’m 1/4 German then I have some rights to interfere in the internal German politics, Right? Be afraid... :-))
It is true that descendants from Germans who lived in the East bloc in former German territories are - under certain circumstances - German citizens not by passport but by the constitution. More than 200,000 Russians/Poles/Baltic people came to Germany after 1990 and legally got their German passport.
"Don't mention the war." -Basil Fawlty
This Polish/Italian American appreciates the achievements and contributions, culinary and otherwise, that German Americans have brought to our country. From Von Steuben to HL Mencken to my Uncle Al, you have much to be proud of.
Gosh, I hope not! : )
Tell you what? I´m continously amazed by the absence of evil envy when talking to Americans. Americans probably at best obey the 9th and 10th commandments, I have hardly (can´t say never) heard you guys badmouthing efforts of others, and especially on a personal level you share the joy for achievements of others. It´s definitely true: good performances are rewarded in the US. Of course, social envy in on the rise even in "the States", but it´s not as high as it is here in Europe.
Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Einstein, Spengler, Kant, Nietsche, V-2, Luger, P-38, Mauser,Strudel, Bock Beer, Oktoberfest, Mettwurst, Bratwurst, Blutwurst, und so weiter just to name a few good German things. Oh, und mein Grossvater und Grossmutter!
LOL what a plan, I need to get German passport. I see at least two merits. Firstly I can vote for pro Polish candidates and secondary pay nothing for these damn US visas. But which country needs such citizens, to not say trolls? :-)
Now I'm a partially hyphened-American. Once we get Wales and England in the mix, I'll be whole to sleep in peace!
Series, one time only... I am a German-English-Welsh-Republican-Conservative-LeftHanded-MartiniDrinking-BusinesMan-MBA-CobraDriving-Heterosexual-Homophobic-American.
Our children are German-German-English-Welsh-Czech-Bohemian-Americans.
My son is engaged to an Indian woman. so... here we go:.. German-German-English-Welsh-Czech-Bohemian-Indian-Americans.
When will Jesse, Al, and the rest that hyphenate-themselves-stop-the-race-baiting-Americans.
/rant
Pukin Dog, are you there? Hang in buddy. Don't leave. We miss your MiSSives and thought. Don't get down. I've always like your honest thoughts, even though I have disagreed with you sometimes.
I see two contributions.
LOL! I really miss that show.
Am I ´Pukin Dog´ (what a name ;-), and - to make your rant as senseless as it can be - it was Reagans idea to proclaim a German-American Day. It´s always the 6th of October, proudly est. in 1987 (on the high-time of US-German relations).
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