I am a immigrant of 10 years from Ireland and don't intend to return. With reference to Michael of Park Slope's comment: my husbands Great Grandfather immigrated to New York in the late 1800's, married, had a family and then returned to Ireland in 1907. I was shocked when I found out because I was sure that most immigrants stayed however, following some more research I found out otherwise.
Nov. 20 2007 12:57 PM
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lena
from fort greene
what was the song played at the end of this segment? anyone know? thanks
Nov. 20 2007 12:07 PM
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Michael
from Park Slope
You should be aware that this is not unique. According to scholars, such as Nathan Glazer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan, about 20% of immigrants to the USA from the late 19th century to 1920 returned to their home countries eventually.
Nov. 20 2007 11:59 AM
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Tatiana
from new jersey
I stayed here for years and years because I knew I would not be able to come back once I returned to my country. Today I am citizen here, which would never have happened if I had the opportunity to come back and work. I think that working visa is not such a bad idea.
Nov. 20 2007 11:53 AM
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I am a immigrant of 10 years from Ireland and don't intend to return. With reference to Michael of Park Slope's comment: my husbands Great Grandfather immigrated to New York in the late 1800's, married, had a family and then returned to Ireland in 1907. I was shocked when I found out because I was sure that most immigrants stayed however, following some more research I found out otherwise.
what was the song played at the end of this segment? anyone know?
thanks
You should be aware that this is not unique. According to scholars, such as Nathan Glazer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan, about 20% of immigrants to the USA from the late 19th century to 1920 returned to their home countries eventually.
I stayed here for years and years because I knew I would not be able to come back once I returned to my country. Today I am citizen here, which would never have happened if I had the opportunity to come back and work. I think that working visa is not such a bad idea.
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