Q. In a recent conversation, someone mentioned that German came very close to being declared the official language of the United States. I questioned that. Please settle this. — William P. Clark, of ...

President Donald Trump’s edict this past week declaring English as our official language is at odds with America's long traditions of meeting immigrants halfway in their heritage languages. It ...

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