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Article: Celebrating Swiss: what do Chevrolet cars, electric guitars and famed director William Wyler (Roman Holiday) have in common? A Swiss heritage, for starters. The 'Small Numbers, Big Impact' exhibition at Zurich's Landesmuseum tells the story of Switzerland's emigrants to the United States, and their lasting legacy.(ART & CULTURE)
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- April 1, 2007
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Recent years have witnessed an influx of foreigners opting for a new life in Switzerland, but in the not-so-distant past, it was the Swiss who were emigrating to greener pastures abroad. Until October 31, you can explore their achievements both at home and away.
The Association for a Swiss Migration Museum organised the exhibit for display at New York's Ellis Island Immigration Museum last summer. The idea was to introduce Americans to well-known and unsung heroes of Swiss descent. The exhibit, which opened with a concert by the American singer with Swiss roots, Jewel, proved popular, racking up over 55,000 visitors during its three-month run.
Since ...