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“They no longer knew their language, they spoke and dressed differently”

“They no longer knew their language, they spoke and dressed differently”

Native American children were sent to boarding schools. When they returned home, many no longer felt part of their communities.

Did the Norwegians in America know that the land they were given had been stolen?

Did the Norwegians in America know that the land they were given had been stolen?

"Greed made them turn a blind eye," says Deidre Whiteman of the Spirit Lake Dakota tribe.

This was New York's Norwegian slum

This was New York's Norwegian slum

On this garbage dump in Brooklyn, the American dream came to an end for many Norwegians.

How can a country built by immigrants be so sceptical of immigrants?

How can a country built by immigrants be so sceptical of immigrants?

"People are very proud of their immigrant heritage, but at the same time very anti-immigrant," says a researcher.

“The first time I heard anything negative about Norwegian society was when I lived in Norway”

“The first time I heard anything negative about Norwegian society was when I lived in Norway”

How many Norwegian-Americans are there, and how Norwegian do they consider themselves?

Why are young Americans studying Norwegian?

Why are young Americans studying Norwegian?

It's not just Norwegian-Americans who are learning the language. "They think Norway is some kind of paradise."

A family of seven lived under this rock for two years

A family of seven lived under this rock for two years

Norwegian immigrants often had a tough time when they first reached the US.

Sarah was on the very first boat carrying Norwegian emigrants to the USA

Sarah was on the very first boat carrying Norwegian emigrants to the USA

Risking their lives, poor families crossed the ocean in an overcrowded vessel, chasing the dream of a better life.

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