| Description |
xiv, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Getting a perspective on "new immigrant" America -- I: The transatlantic years: World War I to 1924 -- Hyphenates and patriots: an ethnic perspective on the great war -- Unfinished business: the homeland, national identity; and Americanization -- Memories, principles, and reality: the postwar era to 1924 -- II: Turning inward: 1924 through World War II -- Manifesting pride, power, and patriotism: nationality days in local communities -- Maintaining an ethnic image: fashioning nationality days for local youths -- Language and leisure: getting the younger generation's perspective -- Beyond the generations: ethnic activism and class interest in the 1930s -- The triumph of principles: national unity and ethnic activism in World War II -- Persistent issues and new perspectives. |
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Slovak Americans -- Politics and government.
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Slovak Americans -- Politics and government. |
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Slovak Americans. |
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Slovak Americans -- Ethnic identity.
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Ethnicity. |
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East European Americans -- Politics and government.
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East European Americans -- Politics and government. |
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East European Americans. |
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East European Americans -- Ethnic identity.
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East European Americans -- Ethnic identity. |
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United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 20th century.
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United States. |
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Emigration and immigration. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| ISBN |
1592132529 paperback alkaline paper |
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1592132510 cl alkaline paper |
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9781592132515 cl alkaline paper |
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9781592132522 paperback alkaline paper |
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