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The diversity of the growing immigrant population helped drive successes in U.S. farming, manufacturing, science, and technology, and it also inspired important contributions in literature, music, philosophy, and religion.  \nDiversity of People  \nAbove all, the diversity of people creates the unique fiber of this country—people from different ethnic backgrounds, different religions, and different countries who bring with them different languages, traditions, values, cuisines, and fashions. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, the nation’s foreign-born population numbers about 34 million people, accounting for about 􀀱2 percent of the total U.S. population.  \nThe six essays featured in this book are winners of the “Land of Diversity” Essay Contest sponsored by the United States Postal Service® in 2005. Essays were to be written about individuals’ family history in America, and how America, as the land of opportunity and diversity, helped them or their family realize the American dream. The Postal Service™ is proud of its role in portraying the American experience through stamps, and it encourages you to discover your own family heritage.  \nUse the worksheets to collect information and jot down notes about your family. On the last two pages, you can show and tell your family story. Stamps tell stories too, and stamp collecting is a great way to learn about history, sports, famous people, arts, and much more. 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