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Historical Facts:
On hundred years ago in 1924 on Thanksgiving Day, the department store celebration launched what is known as "Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade" has become a tradition and annual national sensation.
Although the Thanksgiving Day parade was a publicity and a marketing stunt, the employees of Macy's were first-generation immigrants!
Mostly comprising of European immigrants, Central Park zoo animals, and circus clowns which evolved into a long-standing tradition to mark the start of the season. The only time this parade was ever canceled was in 1942 WWII and resumed in 1945 when the war ended. Even after JFK's assassination in 1963, the parade four days after was not cancelled.
A Vital Message: The value of Immigrants to the U.S.
Innovation - Immigrants have developed new technologies and started new businesses at higher rates than U.S. born individuals. Immigrants represent 16% of U.S. inventors and produce 23% of total innovation output.
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Economic Activity - Immigrants' total contribution exceeded $2 Trillion in economic activity in 2022 which is approximately 8% of the U.S. GDP. Agriculture = 25%, Construction = 1 in 4 workers, Healthcare = 15.6% of nurses and 27.7% of all health aides, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) = 20%
Taxes - Immigrants paid $579.1 Billion in local, state, and federal taxes, including $35.1 Billion taxes paid by undocumented households in 2022 and paid into Social Security and Medicare taxes while being excluded from receiving these retirement benefits.
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