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How Muslims Have Been a Major Part of American History

May 28, 2019 islamoyankee

How Muslims Have Been a Major Part of American History.

Muslims have been an integral part of American history since the days of Christopher Columbus. The video above explores the many ways Muslims have been involved in everything from politics to sports to art. Even the Statue of Liberty has a connection to Muslims.

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