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The United States is a patchwork of diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. The growing diversity of the U.S. population shapes how Americans identify themselves.

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Our Multiracial American Family

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Celebrations of Diversity in the American Calendar

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Perspectives on Identity

Comprising people from many races, ethnicities and religions, the United States has a “patchwork heritage."

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The United States is a patchwork of diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. The growing diversity of the U.S. population shapes how Americans identify themselves.

Video

Our Multiracial American Family

Timeline

Photo Gallery

Perspectives on Identity

eJournal USA

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