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Islam’s Long History in America | Indianapolis News
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From the very beginning, America has shown surprising respect for Islam—Morocco was the first country to recognize the U.S. in 1777, and seven of the last eight presidents have spoken favorably about the faith. Founding documents like the Treaty with Tripoli declared no enmity toward Muslims, while Jefferson hosted a Ramadan dinner and Eisenhower affirmed Muslim worship spaces as equally welcome. Even after 9/11, Bush and Obama reaffirmed Muslims’ vital role in American life—proving that Islamic presence in the U.S. has been welcomed, respected, and woven into the nation’s story from day one.
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