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April 2011
The German-American Hall of Fame (www.gamhof.org), the virtual German-American history museum, is pleased to announce the publication of German-Americans: A Decisive Factor in American History. Filled with absorbing facts and beautifully illustrated, this fascinating history highlights the contributions America's largest ethnic ancestry group has made to education, government, the arts, philanthropy, science, agriculture, business, journalism, and many other areas that have been of incalculable value to the growth and development of the United States.
Founded by prominent Americans of German ancestryin 2004, the German American Hall of Fame was established to recognize and honor deserving German-Americans; to create awareness and appreciation of the huge impact German-Americans played in the evolution of the United States; and to present a positive, progressive, and accurate image of Americans of German ancestry. Inductees include Albert Einstein, Walter Cronkite, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Levi Strauss, and Babe Ruth.
Illustrations include rare photos and sketches, as well as maps and other graphics. Short biographies of prominent German Americans, as well as of those whose contributions might be lesser known, but widely used are included, along with many intriguing details about such things as oatmeal and orange groves, battles and bridges, or kindergarten and Kant!
Originally written almost 40 years ago by Dr. Theodore Huebener (Professor at the School of Education of New York University), and published by the Literary Society Foundation Inc. of New York with the title "Germans Helped Build America", the German-American Hall of Fame re-titled, expanded and updated the book in 2010, adding text, illustrations and maps.
"Currently the book is only available via the GAMHOF website," says GAMHOF Executive Director Ralf Bahr. "However we are planning to make the book available to schools, universities, and charitable organizations for educational purposes."
German-Americans: A Decisive Factor in American History is $12.95. Quantity discounts on the First Edition are available for non-profit organizations and/or anyone interested in purchasing multiple copies of the book.
To purchase a copy visit: http://www.gamhof.org/book.html .
For more information please contact:
GAMHOF Executive Director Ralf G. Bahr
561-702-9700
Email: ralfbahr@gamhof.org
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