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Article: The influence of the Greek diaspora on Greece and the United States.(Report)
- Article from:
- International Journal on World Peace
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
- Author:
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From the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century, Greeks in large numbers left Greece to come to the United States. The numerous obstacles placed before them did not deter many of them from achieving success. Their success in the United States and their desire to remain connected to Greece much contributed to involvement in Greek affairs. Successive Greek governments also attempted to maintain a relationship with diaspora Greeks in the United States, a problematic relationship which persists even today despite the declining numbers of Greek-Americans.
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