German-American Day was instituted on Oct. 6, 1983, the tricentennial of German immigration to America. Here is a complete history of G-A Day, the first resolution proclaiming G-A Day, tips for celebrating and a teaching unit. Tips on how one teacher successfully used the teaching unit. 1983 issue of commemorative stamps.
Read Pres. Clinton's 1995 proclamation, his year 2000 proclamation (German version), his discussion of the German influence in America, the 1996 proclamation and greetings from Germany's ambassador (1997 and 1996).
