Two Anthems: How German-Americans in Grand Island signaled their transatlantic identity

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Two Anthems: How German-Americans in Grand Island signaled their transatlantic identity
Transantlantic Threads

I came across a fun little treasure in the Anzeiger, one of Grand Island, Nebraska’s historical German language newspapers. On October 15, 1912, the Liederkranz planned to hold a concert for its grand opening and published its program in the paper. This brief snippet highlights their unique German-American identity, rooted in different conceptions of liberty. … Read More “Two Anthems: How German-Americans in Grand Island signaled their transatlantic identity” »

The Colors of Freedom: Black, Red and Gold

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The Colors of Freedom: Black, Red and Gold
Origins and Departures, Transantlantic Threads

In 1894, police in Brünn forbade the Turnverein from flying the black, red and gold colors of the German (failed) revolution. What is most interesting about this is that it was reported in the Grand Island Anzeiger (07/13/1894, page 3). This kind of hyper-local reporting of events in Germany demonstrates not only Grand Island’s ties … Read More “The Colors of Freedom: Black, Red and Gold” »

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