Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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Jim Hannon
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Of course, first-generation Americans refers to immigrants. Otherwise, you'd be saying that immigrants can never be Americans. Second-generation are those born here. You know, like Obama.
First Generation vs. Second Generation
Of course, first-generation Americans refers to immigrants. Otherwise, you'd be saying that immigrants can never be Americans. Second-generation are those born here. You know, like Obama.