Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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J. Dewey Daane was an American economist and Federal Reserve governor appointed by President Kennedy. An expert in monetary policy and international finance, he later taught for decades at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.

John Isaac De Graff was a New York merchant, War of 1812 veteran, and public official. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and also held office as mayor of Schenectady.

Peter Debye was a Dutch-American physicist and chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on molecular structure, including dipole moments and X-ray diffraction. He later taught and conducted research at Cornell University.

Ted Dekker is a New York Times bestselling author known for suspense, fantasy, and thriller novels that explore themes of good and evil. A prolific writer, he has published dozens of books and sold millions of copies worldwide.

Cecil B. DeMille was a pioneering American film director and producer who helped establish Hollywood’s motion picture industry. Famous for epic films such as The Ten Commandments and The Greatest Show on Earth, he directed and produced major productions for more than fifty years.

Cecil B. DeMille was a pioneering American film director and producer who helped establish Hollywood’s motion picture industry. Famous for epic films such as The Ten Commandments and The Greatest Show on Earth, he directed and produced major productions for more than fifty years.

Willis Van Devanter was a United States Supreme Court Justice appointed in 1910 by President William Howard Taft. Of Dutch American descent, he previously served as chief justice of the Wyoming Territory and later as a federal appellate judge.

Dick DeVos is an American businessman and political figure, the eldest son of Amway co-founder Richard DeVos. He served as president of Amway and later Alticor, managed the Orlando Magic, led the Windquest Group, and ran for Michigan governor in 2006.

Doug DeVos is an American businessman and co-chief executive officer of Amway. Son of co-founder Richard DeVos, he also serves as president of Alticor and has held senior leadership roles in Amway’s global operations.

Richard DeVos Sr. was an American entrepreneur who co-founded Amway with Jay Van Andel. Their company pioneered network marketing of household and personal products. DeVos later became owner of the Orlando Magic and a prominent philanthropist.

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For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.