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What Does It Mean to Be an American Today? Smithsonian Institution Secretary David J. Skorton leads a vibrant conversation about the role immigrants play in our nation's economy, politics, and culture.

Immigration in America: Transcript Panelists Interviews Resources

Immigration in America: Interviews

Conversations with thought leaders on immigration and “What It Means to Be an American”

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Jim Yong Kim
The Head of the World Bank Believes in Investing in People to Promote Peace
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Laurene Powell Jobs
Laurene Powell Jobs Believes Immigrants Have an Inextricable Place in American Life and Culture
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Lisa Sasaki
What Brings Immigrants to America?
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Immigration Activists
Watch This Musical Celebration of Life Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
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David Frum
The United States Isn’t Alone When It Underestimates the Costs of Immigration
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Eduardo Diaz
Why It’s So Crucial to Let Immigrants Tell Their Own Stories
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Nancy Landa
A Deported American on Why Immigrant Rights Are Human Rights
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Jim Gilchrist
The Founder of the Minutemen on His Vision for U.S. Immigration Policy
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Carmen Ramos
These Five Artists Will Help You Better Understand American Immigration
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Alex Nowrasteh
Are Immigrants Good for the American Economy?
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Mark Lopez
Breaking Down the Numbers of American Immigration
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Margaret Salazar-Porzio
Six Books to Read About the History of Immigration in America
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