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Amana: The Real Story
By Alma Gaul
Mention the Amana Colonies, and most people will tell you it’s a tourist destination west of the Quad-Cities that is famous for its sauerkraut-and-sausage food, woolen shops and clock showrooms. They also might say it’s where people of the Amish Mennonite faith live, even though that isn’t true.
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The Hoax of the Century
By Patrick J. Buchanan
Though America endured one of the worst winters ever, while the 2009 hurricane season was among the mildest, the warmers say this proves nothing. But when our winters were mild and the 2005 hurricane season brought four major storms to the U.S. coast, Katrina among them, the warmers said this validated their theory. You can’t have it both ways.
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Local Man Revives Amana Story
Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:04 —
The names “Amana” and “Amish” sound similar, but they’re not connected.
And that’s where most people’s knowledge — or lack thereof — ends.
Carol Schaefer of Davenport, photo, wants to change that.
More Americans Like Germany
Tue, 03/02/2010 - 07:47 — Walter
Germany's US ambassador Klaus Scharioth said he was "more than happy" with the results of a new survey presented on Monday evening in Washington DC. The survey showed "the Americans' thoroughly positive view of our country," Scharioth said.
World Cup Countdown
Fri, 01/29/2010 - 02:39 — WalterFor many American soccer lovers of that era, “Soccer Made in Germany” was the only place to see regular action from Europe. But it was the latest in a long list of German influences on the beautiful game here in the U.S.
In Search of Pennsylvania’s German Minorities
Thu, 01/14/2010 - 07:51 —
The history of these people dates back to the tumultuous times of religious reformation in Germany. Apart from the well-known reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546), there were other critics who propagated a reform of the Catholic Church. Among them were Johannes (Jean) Calvin (1509-1564) and Ulrich (Huldrych) Zwingli (1484-1531) and – connected with them – the Dunkard Church.
Heine's Monument in the Bronx
Fri, 01/01/2010 - 14:57 —
Heinrich (originally Chaim Harry) Heine was born in Düsseldorf in 1797 of Jewish background. In 1825 he received his doctorate in jurisprudence. In order to enter a career in public service, he converted to Lutheran Protestantism and was baptized Christian Johann Heinrich.
Celebrating the Ottendorfer Library
Tue, 12/15/2009 - 15:09 —
On December 10, 2009, the Ottendorfer Library on 135 Second Avenue in Manhattan celebrated its 125th anniversary as the oldest branch of the
New York Commemorates First Public Library
Fri, 12/11/2009 - 07:09 —At the time, the neighborhood was called Kleindeutschland (Little Germany) and had a population of over 150,000 people of German descent.
Ottendorfer wished to provide this community with books to cultivate their minds and assist assimilation into American culture. Half of the 8,000 original books were in German with the other half in English.
Longtime Lüchow's Owner Dead at 96
Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:34 —
Lüchow’s probably was the only New York eatery with an umlaut in its name.It was founded in 1882 when a waiter, August Lüchow, purchased the German restaurant and beer garden he had been working at, with a $1500 loan from piano magnate William Steinway who dined there frequently.
Award Offered for Contribution in German-American Field
Tue, 11/17/2009 - 09:20 —The annual award is named in honor of Erick Kurz, past Chairman of the John Peter Zenger Unit of the Steuben Society of America and Vice Chairman of the Society’s National Council.
America and the Forty-Eighters
Sun, 11/15/2009 - 17:17 — WalterIn 2001, Scott C. Christiansen of Iowa City began doing family research. He became fascinated with one of his great-great grandfathers, Jürgen Peter Ankerson, from Rantrum near Husum. Jürgen was one of Europe’s freedom fighters, known as the "Forty-eighters." They were unsuccessful and came to America around 1848.
Berlin Wall in Bucks County
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 16:58 — WalterThe piece stands on a pedestal in a quiet glen of trees. One side of the concrete monolith is blank; between 1961 and 1989, barbed wire, snarling dogs, and armed guards kept East Berliners from coming close.
On the other are paint scrawls in red, yellow, orange, and black left by West Berliners angry because the wall separated them from countrymen and, often, family.
Conference Highlights Life of Great German American
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 14:01 —
German-American historian Joachim “Yogi” Reppmann invested decades of research into the life and accomplishments of this extraordinary man. (Photo: Reppmann with Hollywood star Eric Braeden in Denison where Braeden was a keynote speaker.)
The Legacy of 1848 - Henry Finnern Conference
Wed, 09/30/2009 - 11:39 — Walter
By Yogi Reppmann and Don Heinrich Tolzmann
Who was America's most remarkable and unique immigrant group? Surprisingly, many historians feel it may have been a small group of a few thousand revolutionary refugees from Europe who arrived in the United States between 1847 and 1856.
Philly Parades in Financial Squeeze
Wed, 09/23/2009 - 23:28 — Walter
The German American organizers of the Parade said while the event proceeded as scheduled, all floats were eliminted to cut costs. But the 53-year-old Columbus Day Parade was canceled because of financial difficulties.
Al Taubenberger, photo, president of the Steuben Day Observance Association of Philadelphia and Vicinity, said he haggled the city down from an initial charge of $15,000 to about $4,000.
New Blood Helps German-American Club Grow
Mon, 09/14/2009 - 16:29 —
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Mayor Kicks off German-American Friendship Month
Wed, 09/02/2009 - 19:32 — Walter
It is this time of year again when German-Americans throughout the land celebrate German-American friendship Month. Mayor Bloomberg took time out to welcome a group of German-Americans from all walks of life to celebrate the occasion at New York University's Deutsches Haus.
New Ulm Celebrates the Cheruscan Warrier
Tue, 08/25/2009 - 10:35 — Walter
Two thousand years ago, Hermann the German, a Cheruscan chieftain who was also known as Arminius, battled the Romans in the Teutoburg Forest in northern Germany.
New York Gears Up for 2009 Steuben Parade
Mon, 08/17/2009 - 19:06 — Walter
A&P Chairman Christian Haub will be one of four Grand Marshals to lead this year’s New York Steuben Parade, the Parade Committee announced. Joining him on September 19 will be Congressman Michael McMahon from the 13th Congressional District, Fox 5 TV reporter Linda Schmidt, and Steuben Parade founding member Theobald Dengler.
Florida Germans Crown Ms Oktoberfest 2009
Wed, 08/12/2009 - 15:19 — Walter
Diana Holden, 34, of North Naples took home the title at last weekend’s ceremony at the German-American Social Club of Cape Coral, FL, beating out six other contestants.
Cincinnati Prepares for Oktoberfest
Thu, 08/06/2009 - 06:30 — Walter
Organized by German-American Citizens League and the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company, Oktoberfest kicks off with the ceremonial tapping party on Friday, August 14, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight. Admission and parking are free.
Norbert Krapf, Poetic Voice from Indiana
Thu, 07/16/2009 - 22:51 —Norbert Krapf, Bloodroot. Indiana Poems (with photographs by David Pierini). Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2008. 304 pages. $ 24.95.
By Gert Niers
PA Town Remembers Founder of Benedictine Order
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 09:28 —
More than 150 years after St. Vincent Archabbot Boniface Wimmer settled in Pennsylvania, a contingent of visitors from his German hometown were inspired by their native son's legacy, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported.
Cincinnati Celebrates German Day
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 13:58 — WalterCommander Kim" Speaks Swiss German
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:24 —
Little is known about Kim Jong-un. But what is clear is that the 26-year-old spent his early years at the International School of Berne, where as a "shy" student he learned German, French and English, and honed skills in skiing and playground dispute resolution.
Commander Kim" Speaks Swiss German
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 15:24 —
Little is known about Kim Jong-un. But what is clear is that the 26-year-old spent his early years at the International School of Berne, where as a "shy" student he learned German, French and English, and honed skills in skiing and playground dispute resolution.
Tolzmann's Stammtisch
The “Dutch Devils”
German-Americans acquired a reputation for their tenacity in battle during the Civil War. The Confederates called them the “Dutch devils” and Robert E. Lee is said to have remarked: ““Take the Dutch out of the Union Army and we could whip the Yankees easily.” Now that the 150th anniversary of the Civil War will soon be here, it might be well to recall the role played by German-Americans in the War Between the States.
Kultur
The Iceman Cometh
German designer Karl Lagerfeld set his new Chanel collection in the Arctic. The fashion icon often arranges elaborate scenes to display his creations: This time Paris Fashion Week was transformed into a winter paradise.
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