NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Assyrian American

Assyrians Americans constitute the third-largest population of Assyrians in the world, and the largest in the Assyrian diaspora. According to the 2000 United States census ^[1], 82,355 Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Syriacs collectively live in America^[2], with 42% (34,484) living in Michigan, and large concentrations around Chicago, Illinois, and San Diego, California. Presently, the Assyrian Church of the East is headquartered in Chicago, with five parishes and the home of Patriarch Mar Dinkha IV in the city. Formerly, San Francisco hosted the Assyrian Church. In 2005, the first Assyrian school in the United States, the Assyrian American Christian School, opened in Tarzana, California.^[3] Languages Assyrian, Chaldean, Turoyo Religions Christianity Related ethnic groups other Semitic peoples Assyrians are an ethnic group whose origins lie in what is today Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria, but who have migrated to the Caucasus, North America and Western Europe during the past century. ... Since World War I, the Assyrian diaspora has steadily increased so that there are now more Assyrians living in western countries (including Australia) than in the Middle East. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town, The City of Big Shoulders, The 312, The City that Works Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois County Cook & DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 - Mayor... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates , Government County San Diego Mayor City Attorney City Council District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven District Eight Jerry Sanders (R) Michael Aguirre Scott Peters Kevin... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... The Holy Apostolic Catholic Ancient Assyrian Church of the East under His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV is a Christian church that traces its origins to the See of Seleucia-Ctesiphon, said to be founded by Saint Thomas the Apostle as well as Saint Mari and Addai as evidenced in the... The Patriarch of Babylon, also called the Assyrian Patriarch, is the leader of the Assyrian Church of the East. ... Mar Dinkha IV Mar Khanania Dinkha IV, was born on September 15, 1935, in the province of Darbandoki, Assyria. ... Tarzana is a community in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. ...

Chaldean Community in Detroit

Chaldean Catholics immigration, mainly to Detroit, MI, began in the early 20th century. The first reported Chaldean who immigrated to the United States was Zia Attala, who was a hotel owner in Philadelphia, PA. The Chaldean Catholic Church aka the Chaldean Church of Babylon is an Eastern Rite sui juris (autonomous) particular church of the Roman Catholic Church, maintaining full communion with the Pope in Rome. ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... This article refers to the largest city of Pennsylvania. ...

Chaldeans began immigrating out of Telkaif, where they worked mainly as farmers, to the bigger cities, such as Baghdad & Mosul, for more opportunities in Iraq. There, they were employeed as doctors, lawyers, and businessmen, many of whom received their degrees from accreditted universities of Iraq. A street map of Baghdad Baghdad (بغداد) is the capital of Iraq and the Baghdad Province. ... MosÅ«l (36Â°22â€² N 43Â°07â€² E Arabic: al-Mawsil), Kurdish: MÃ»sil, or Nineveh (Syriac: Ü¢ÜÜ¢Ü˜Ü) is a city in northern Iraq/Central Assyria. ...

Before the 1950s, Chaldeans came to the United States in search of greater economic opportunities. After the 1950s, many Chaldeans had the same reason to immigration: political freedom, especially after the rise of Saddam Hussein & the Gulf War. Some Chaldeans were drawn by the economic opportunities they had seen successfully affect their family members who had already immigrated. Immigration in the 1960s and 1970s were at the all time highest due to less strict immigration laws, which made it easier for immigrants to enter the United States. This is the time period, especially the 1970s, when most Chaldeans came to the United States. Another major reason to leave Iraq is the way Chaldeans were treated as a religious (Catholic) and ethnic minority (Assyrian). Many were tormented, persecuted, and treated as a minority rather than a significant group of people. Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti (Arabic: [1]; April 28, 1937[2] â€“ December 30, 2006[3]), was the President of Iraq from July 16, 1979, until April 9, 2003. ... Combatants UN Coalition Republic of Iraq Commanders Norman Schwarzkopf Saddam Hussein Strength 883,863 360,000 Casualties 378 dead, 1,000 wounded 25,000 dead, 75,000 wounded The Gulf War (2 August 1990 â€“ 28 February 1991) was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of approximately 30 nations...

Chaldean immigrants were initially drawn by the potential employment at the Ford Motor Plant in Detroit, MI. When many of these newly arrived Chaldeans did not become employed by Ford, they went on the work in grocery stores, to make ends meet for their families. These grocery stores were small and mainly to make quick money, but many in recent days have grown to large, full-scale convenience stores. Mostly all of these stores were owned and operated by the Chaldean businessman and his family. In 1962, the number of Chaldean-owned grocery stores was 120, but grew to 278 in 1972. The main cause of this were the 1967 riots, in which white grocery store owners left the area and left the opportunity open for Chaldeans to take over. It has been suggested that this article be split into articles entitled Ford Motor Company and Ford (vehicles). ... This article is actively undergoing a major edit. ... Demonsrators, all dressed the same way and with Maos Quotations in their left hands, had a stand off with the Police Large scale riots in Hong Kong, May 1967, were caused by pro-communist leftists in Hong Kong, inspired by the Cultural Revolution in the Peoples Republic of... The term White American refers primarily to Americans of European descent residing in the United States. ...

Once a good amount of Chaldeans concentrated in Detroit, many new immigrants were drawn there due to being near other family members. Alongside the economic benefit of working and making money, Chaldeans were also drawn to being with their own people, who practiced the same Catholic religion and spoke the same Chaldean Neo-Aramaic language. Mostly all immigrations are to reunite with family, and to eventually work with them and live near them. Mostly all Chaldean stores are owned and operated by Chaldeans and their families. It is a rarity to see non-Chaldeans employed in a Chaldean party store. Chaldean Neo-Aramaic is a modern Eastern Aramaic or Syriac language. ...

The largest Iraqi Chaldean diaspora is located in Metropolitan Detroit, where there are an estimated 100,000 members. These cities include, but are not limited to, Detroit, Southfield, Sterling Heights, Oak Park, Troy, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Warren, & Ann Arbor. More and more Chaldeans, as they establish themselves financially, quickly move out of Detroit and into the other mentioned cities. Other diasporas in the United States include California (mainly San Diego), Arizona, & Illinois (where there is a large diaspora of Assyrians). Metro Detroit is the American metropolitan area consisting of nine counties including the cities of Detroit, Flint, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, and other outlying cities, villages, and townships in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Southfield is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Sterling Heights is a city located in Macomb County, Michigan. ... Oak Park is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Troy is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Farmington Hills is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Ferndale is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan along I-696. ... Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area Ranked 3rd - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 kmÂ²) - Width 250 miles (400 km) - Length 770 miles (1,240 km) - % water 4. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Americas Finest City Location Location of San Diego within San Diego County Coordinates , Government County San Diego Mayor City Attorney City Council District One District Two District Three District Four District Five District Six District Seven District Eight Jerry Sanders (R) Michael Aguirre Scott Peters Kevin... Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area Ranked 6th - Total 113,998 sq mi (295,254 kmÂ²) - Width 310 miles (500 km) - Length 400 miles (645 km) - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ...

Mostly all new Chaldean immigrants and low-income senior citizens tend to reside in Detroit, in the 7 Mile Road between Woodward Avenue and John R Street. This area was officially named "Chaldean Town" in 1999.

There are six Chaldean churches in Metropolitan Detroit, including West Bloomfield, two in Troy, Oak Park, Southfield, and Detroit. Metro Detroit is the American metropolitan area consisting of nine counties including the cities of Detroit, Flint, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, and other outlying cities, villages, and townships in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Troy is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Oak Park is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Southfield is a city located in Oakland County, Michigan. ... Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815 County Wayne County Mayor...

Today, more and more Chaldeans are returning to the old time tradition of college education, seen last in Iraq before the immigration. The number of doctors, lawyers, and businessmen is rapidly rising. Most Chaldeans todays are professionals. The family factor and professionalism has always been a key part of Chaldean life, whether in Iraq or the United States.

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