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VA petition to recognize Flanders’ contributions to America

10 November 2011 7 Comments

By David Baeckelandt

The White House has a formal process by which one can petition. It is my belief that the Flemish have long gone unrecognized for their contribution to the discovery and settlement of America. If you share this belief please kindly click on the below hyperlink. If we reach 150 signatures it will allow us to keep the petition live. If we reach 25,000 electronic signatures the White House will formally review our petition. Please spread the word if you believe in this. http://wh.gov/2uD

7 Comments »

  • Stefaan Van Hulle said:

    Laat de Vlaamse geschiedenis in Amerika niet verloren gaan

    # 17 November 2011 at 21:09
  • kassem said:

    I absolutely agree that Flemish payed a very important and constructive role in the history of the united states. But i think that it should be recognized in the belgian context. Wallonians and Brusseleers played also a very big role and their achievements are still clearly noticeable in the american society. Don’t you agree that a belgian context will give your petition a stronger effect, and also unite belgians on a common great history ?

    # 22 November 2011 at 21:06
  • Yves De Groote said:

    To Kassem

    The essence of your answer is to minimalize the imoportant and constructive role of the Flemish people in the US. Don’t forget that in the 19th century the Brussels population was for over 90% Flemish (Dutch) speaking.
    A belgian context will decrease the effect of this petition.

    # 27 January 2012 at 15:44
  • Yves De Groote said:

    I agree the Flemish played an important role in the history of the United States. How, where can I sign the petition?

    # 5 March 2012 at 17:07
  • katlijn said:

    Dear David , tried out link etc. but no chance to find back the petition to sign. thanks for clarifying .
    good luck, Katlijn

    # 29 April 2012 at 18:28
  • Nicolaas LUIJTEN said:

    I may be late with my reaction, but I wanted to point out a website that is very much involved in showing the history of the Flemish in America. I am certain that they would entertain the readers with their facts on the Flemish involvement in America, but I am sure they will also cooperate with the support for your initiative.

    http://flemishamerican.blogspot.sg/

    It seems the petition is no longer open.

    Good luck!
    Nicolaas

    # 26 July 2012 at 21:33
  • johan eeckloo said:

    I just learnt about your initiative, unluckily it didn’t reach the bottomline for further consideration,

    will keep checking for more initiatives as i didn’t forget where i came fromm!

    greetings,

    je/antwerp

    # 18 August 2012 at 18:27

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