02484cam a22003493u 4500 47135 UtSlPG 20260610134101.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05017228 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Wolf, Simon, 1836-1923 The American Jew as Patriot, Soldier and Citizen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-16 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "The American Jew as Patriot, Soldier and Citizen" by Simon Wolf is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to highlight the contributions of Jewish individuals to American history, particularly during key conflicts such as the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. The book aims to combat prevailing prejudices by documenting the vital role that Jews played in the establishment and defense of the United States, emphasizing their patriotism and commitment as citizens. The opening of the text presents an editor's preface that lays the groundwork for the book's purpose—challenging misconceptions about Jewish loyalty and service through a detailed examination of historical facts and records. It introduces readers to the context of rising anti-Semitism in the late 19th century and outlines Wolf’s motivation to compile evidence that demonstrates the contributions of Jewish soldiers and citizens to the nation. The preface suggests that the author accessed numerous historical documents and testimonies, aiming to create a comprehensive account that honors the sacrifices made by Jewish patriots in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Jews -- United States -- History United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, Jewish United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Jewish Levy, Louis Edward, 1846-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47135 87974 87974