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Many Languages, or One?
Many consider America's identity to be based on shared political ideals rather than on shared culture or language. For some, an English Language Only amendment would divide Americans, increase tension between communities, and invite discrimination. But for others, English is central to national unity. Several attempts to establish English as the official or only language of America failed in Congress.
Letter from the Polish American Congress in support of a constitutional amendment to make English the official language of the United States, February 6, 1984, Records of the U.S. Senate |