This collection of over 400 biographies of eminent ethnic Americans
celebrates a wide array of inspiring individuals and their
contributions to U.S. history. The stories of these 400 eminent ethnic
Americans are a testimony to the enduring power of the American dream.
These men and women, from 90 different ethnic groups, certainly faced
unequal access to opportunities. Yet they all became renowned artists,
writers, political and religious leaders, scientists, and athletes.
Kahlil Gibran, Daniel Inouye, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Thurgood Marshall,
Madeleine Albright, and many others are living proof that the land of
opportunity sometimes lives up to its name. Alongside these success
stories, as historian Elliot R. Barkan notes in his introduction to
this volume, there have been many failures and many immigrants who did
not stay in the United States. Nevertheless, the stories of these
trailblazers, visionaries, and champions portray the breadth of
possibilities, from organizing a nascent community to winning the
Nobel prize. They also provide irrefutable evidence that no single
generation and no single cultural heritage can claim credit for what
America is.
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A Sourcebook on Eminent Ethnic Americans
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781576075296
Publisert
2023
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Vendor
ABC-CLIO
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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