Americans All
At the same time ethnic and religious groups were trying to maintain the culture, customs, and traditions of their homeland there were forces which "Americanized" them. All of these forces did not affect all groups in the same manner or to the same degree. But all groups were changed by the new land. Different ethnic groups came together in the workplace and in the unions which developed out of common concerns as workers. They also came together in the marketplace where they all purchased the wonderful variety of goods available in their new home. They often banded together for political purposes seeking the election of candidates who would respond to their concerns. And perhaps most importantly, they came together to defend their new homeland when it was threatened by enemies from abroad. The following images reflect this process of change.
Employment Office at Illinois Steel                                              Workers at Pressed Steel in Hegewisch
               Sign in 6 Languages                                                                    Liberty Bond Rally, 1918
Memorial Day Massacre Commemorative Plaque                     Workers Join Together to Fight for Rights
          Names of Multi Ethnic Victims                                                                              1956
  "Rosie the Riveter" Group at South Works                                         Vietnam Memorial and Mural at 
                         during WW II                                                                    Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 

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