The German Americans Roman Brygider Gia M. Amella [videorecording] =

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TextLanguage: English Summary language: English Subtitle language: English Publication details: United States WLIW New York 2004Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 95 min.) sound, color/black & white. 4 3/4 inLOC classification:

PN1997 .G476 2000

Summary: From case cover: Vintage film footage, family photos, and personal recollections reveal the unheralded story of the largest ethnic group in the United States - one in five Americans is of German ancestry. Families who left the Heimatland in search of opportunity set the stage for America's early economic growth as stewards of the land, unyielding laborers, and leaders in every major industry. The German Americans explores the immigrant experience and celebrates the cultural ties that still bond generations after 400 years in the United States. Prominent German Americans sharing their experiences include actor Eric Braeden, conductor Erich Kunzel, businessman Henry Steinway, composer Hans Zimmer, news anchor John Roland, and many more. Also celebrated are the German Americans who became true American icons, from President Eisenhower to Babe Ruth, Lawrence Welk, and Charles Schulz.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
DVD - Video	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-B: DVD Cabinet B	PN1997 .G476 2000	Available		000878

From case cover:
Vintage film footage, family photos, and personal recollections reveal the unheralded story of the largest ethnic group in the United States - one in five Americans is of German ancestry. Families who left the Heimatland in search of opportunity set the stage for America's early economic growth as stewards of the land, unyielding laborers, and leaders in every major industry. The German Americans explores the immigrant experience and celebrates the cultural ties that still bond generations after 400 years in the United States.

Prominent German Americans sharing their experiences include actor Eric Braeden, conductor Erich Kunzel, businessman Henry Steinway, composer Hans Zimmer, news anchor John Roland, and many more. Also celebrated are the German Americans who became true American icons, from President Eisenhower to Babe Ruth, Lawrence Welk, and Charles Schulz.

DVD video; Dolby Digital 2.0; stereo; NTSC; Region 1; 4:3 fullscreen.

English audio with English subtitles.

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