Stefan IsraelNov 21, 20203 minGenealogy20 YEARS OF FRENCH GERMANY French Germany? France is French and Germany is German, as a general rule, so how could you have French Germany? Well, borders can be flu
Stefan IsraelOct 30, 20201 minGenealogyOur Dutch (Speaking) President Martin Van BurenThe first U.S. president born in the United States (so after the country’s founding) didn’t even speak English as his first language.
Pamela IsraelOct 6, 20202 minHistoryGerman-Americans Celebrated in OctoberThe whole month of October is German American month. But wait! October 6 in particular is German-American Day. So many have contributed.
Stefan IsraelSep 22, 20204 minGenealogyThree Hansa Cities, Two Emigration Ports, and a History: Bremen, Hamburg, Lübeck The largest emigration ports from Germany to the New World were the Hanseatic cities Bremen and Hamburg, Germany’s leading ports even today.