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Ramn, Jacob Zaun and German in Kindergarten articlesEntry/Object ID
2013.13.1.129a-cDescription
Clippings and memorabilia from World War I scrapbook compiled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser, page 126.
Three undated newspaper clippings are glued to page 126.
The first of these bears the headline "Hindu's O. D. Won Him Citizenship: Duggu Ramn, of Germantown, Gets Naturalization Papers for Service in A. E. F.;" the clipping continues with "Duggu Ramn, born in Simla Hills, Hindustan, has returned to his home at 6774 Chew street, Germantown, one of the happiest men released from Uncle Sam's army. He didn't get a shot at the kaiser, but he won his naturalization papers and became a citizen of the United States. To him, that is better than a Croix de Guerre or other military decorations. Ramn tried three times before he was allowed to enlist in the United States army and to serve with Company E, 304th Engineers. As the naturalization laws are generally interpreted, Hindus are not admitted as citizens. The courts, however, decided that as long as Ramn wore the uniform of a soldier of the United States and was willing to expose himself to danger for the sake of the country, he was good enough to become a citizen. Ramn was converted to Christianity in Hindustan five years ago by Samuel Evans Stokes Jr., of 5419 Wayne avenue. When Mr. Stokes returned to the United States soon afterward, he brought Ramn as his valet. The Hindu liked America and remained. Before the war he had gone into the contracting business and was the owner of seven horses and four wagons. He sold these when he enlisted, but he hopes to return to his work soon," etc. Includes a photograph of Mr. Ramn.
Pages are 7.5 x 10".Photograph Details
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