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13-4-2016 4:00 PM

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The Jewish immigrants played a major role in the textile and clothing industry in the United States, especially in suits. Many peddlers became businessmen and created successful companies that are still in business today. The presentation was a history lesson on America’s apparel and textile industry.

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Summary by Katherine Wilkinson

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Apr 13th, 4:00 PM

The History of Jews in the American Apparel Industry

The Jewish immigrants played a major role in the textile and clothing industry in the United States, especially in suits. Many peddlers became businessmen and created successful companies that are still in business today. The presentation was a history lesson on America’s apparel and textile industry.