🔒 The Echoes of Roosevelt's Immigration Views in Today's World

Subscriber-only episode“Col. Roosevelt said he came to St. Louis to speak on Americanism — to speak of and condemn the use of the hyphen “whenever it represents an effort to form political parties along racial lines or to bring pressure to bear on parties and politicians, not for American purposes, but in the interest of some group of voters of a certain national origin or of the country from which they or their fathers came.””<br/>—The Washington Post, June 1916<br/><br/>Ever pondered how the immigration views of a revered American president could hold relevance in the current societal scenario? Theodore Roosevelt’s speeches on immigration and the concept of hyphenated Americans warn us away from the divisive path we are on today. His words illustrate the importance of assimilating immigrants into the fabric of American citizenship, and how harmful are those unwilling to contribute to society.<br/><br/>Roosevelt's stress on a unified America goes directly counter to the current state of immigration and its dangerous ramifications. Carefully balancing historical context and contemporary relevance, we discuss the resurgence of previously eradicated diseases, overcrowded living conditions, and their potential health risks in the current state of immigration. It's not just about the past, but about how the past can illuminate our present and future. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that shines a light on immigration, national unity, and resounding echoes from the past.The American Soul Podcast<br/><br/>https://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe