"Presently, the Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History has been brought about to encourage and sponsor a variety of historical activities that advance our understanding of the American Jewish experience as it marks this milestone anniversary"
- Jon Porter
About this Quote
This quote is describing the Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History, which was developed to acknowledge and commemorate the considerable contributions of American Jews to the country's history. The Commission looks for to promote a greater understanding of the American Jewish experience by sponsoring a range of activities, such as lectures, exhibitions, and publications, to commemorate the 350th anniversary of American Jewish history. Through these activities, the Commission wants to raise awareness of the crucial role American Jews have actually played in the nation's history and to honor their tradition. The Commission also looks for to cultivate a greater appreciation of the diversity of the American Jewish experience and to promote a greater understanding of the contributions of American Jews to the nation's culture and society.
This quote is written / told by Jon Porter somewhere between May 16, 1955 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
The author also have 27 other quotes.
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"It is humiliating to remain with our hands folded while others write history. It matters little who wins. To make a people great it is necessary to send them to battle even if you have to kick them in the pants. That is what I shall do"