Dutch Influence on New York
Historian Russell Shorto, author of Amsterdam: A History of the World’s Most Liberal City, talked about how New York has been influenced by … read more
Historian Russell Shorto, author of Amsterdam: A History of the World’s Most Liberal City, talked about how New York has been influenced by the Dutch, who originally colonized the area and named it New Amsterdam. He argued that despite their relatively short time in control of Manhattan, the Dutch left a lasting influence on New York, which can still be seen in the diverse and multi-cultural city. close
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