Norse Immigrants Honored In National Address
A presidential address commemorates Norwegian contributions to American history from the 1825 Restaurationen voyage to later migration patterns. It highlights Norse explorers, settlers in Kendall New York, Illinois and beyond, and the lasting social and cultural impact on Minnesota and the Northwest.
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North America
Northwest Passage
Atlantic
Pacific
Amundsen
Norway
South Pole
North Pole
Restaurationen
New England
Stavanger
New York
Society of Friends
Lake Ontario
Lars Olson
America
Kendall
la Salle County
Ills
Illinois
Middle-West
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakotas
Orleans County
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Northwest
United States
Children of Freedom and the Nordic American Soul
The speech extols Norwegian immigration as a cornerstone of American democracy, linking 18th and 19th century liberal ideas to the nation’s growth. It praises hard work, public education, and assimilation, noting thousands served in wars and praising the democratic spirit in the North European immigrant stream. It asserts that liberty and institutions arise from the people, not the government, and urges continued duty to preserve national greatness. The text closes with references to rail service, infant mortality in June, and ongoing national unity.
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America
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Lexington
Commonwealth
Minnesota
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Tam
Egypt
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Europe
Israel
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Atlantic
England
United States
Land of the Free
Shrine High Pad Leo V Youngworth to lead Shriners
Leo V. Youngworth of Los Angeles will assume the office of Imperial High Priest and Prophet for the Shriners for the coming year. He succeeds Frank Jones of Houston, Texas.
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Los Angeles
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Frank ©. Jones
Houston
Texas
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