Address by Charles Nagel

<p>This is a reprint of a speech Address by Charles Nagel Delivered Under the Auspices of the Deutsche Gesellschaft of St. Louis originally given in 1915. Charles Nagel was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as the United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor under President William Howard Taft. Nagel himself an immigrant from Germany discusses the role and responsibilities of German-Americans within the broader American society during a period marked by increasing nativism and the looming shadow of World War I. </p><p>Nagel's address offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of immigration assimilation and cultural identity in early 20th-century America. It is a significant historical document reflecting the challenges faced by immigrant communities as they sought to balance their heritage with their commitment to their new homeland. The speech provides a window into the social and political climate of the era and the evolving understanding of American identity.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>