The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth
The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth
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On the contrary, it is dangerous, because in a serious crisis, like the present one, I may use my citizenship as a shield in defence of my un-American conduct. Common sense there- fore requires that the foreigner should not be given that pow- erful weapon before we are sure that he will use it in defend- ing his fellow-citizens and American institutions, and not in destroying them.
Prudence requires us to educate the foreigner and thor- oughly Americanize him, if he appreciates Americanism, be-... fore admitting him to citizenship. But this education and Americanization cannot be carried out successfully by words or preaching alone. We must show to the foreigners by our example, by acts and deeds, that we ourselves stand for Ameri- canism and apply the American ideals in our daily life, in our every-day contact with foreigners.
If Americans look down with contempt upon the immi- grant, because he is poor, uneducated, or cursed with certain faults which he acquired while living in a poor or ill-governed country, they cannot make him believe that America stands for democracy, justice and general brotherhood.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
On the contrary, it is dangerous, because in a serious crisis, like the present one, I may use my citizenship as a shield in defence of my un-American conduct. Common sense there- fore requires that the foreigner should not be given that pow- erful weapon before we are sure that he will use it in defend- ing his fellow-citizens and American institutions, and not in destroying them.
Prudence requires us to educate the foreigner and thor- oughly Americanize him, if he appreciates Americanism, be-... fore admitting him to citizenship. But this education and Americanization cannot be carried out successfully by words or preaching alone. We must show to the foreigners by our example, by acts and deeds, that we ourselves stand for Ameri- canism and apply the American ideals in our daily life, in our every-day contact with foreigners.
If Americans look down with contempt upon the immi- grant, because he is poor, uneducated, or cursed with certain faults which he acquired while living in a poor or ill-governed country, they cannot make him believe that America stands for democracy, justice and general brotherhood.
What to read after The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by R E Stauffer to read onlineMoreLess
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