Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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William K. Frankena (1908–1994) was a University of Michigan philosopher known internationally for his work in moral philosophy and the history of ethics. Author of the influential textbook Ethics (1963), he also served as president of the American Philosophical Association.

Frederick Frelinghuysen (1753–1804) was a Revolutionary War officer, lawyer, and U.S. Senator from New Jersey. Rising to Major General, he later helped ratify the Constitution and founded a political dynasty that produced several prominent American statesmen.

Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen (1817–1885) was a New Jersey lawyer, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Secretary of State under President Chester A. Arthur. A member of the prominent Frelinghuysen political dynasty, he also served as New Jersey Attorney General.

Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen (1869–1948) was a New Jersey Republican politician and the last U.S. senator from the prominent Frelinghuysen political dynasty. He served in the U.S. Senate from 1917 to 1923 after earlier service in the New Jersey State Senate.

Theodore Frelinghuysen (1787–1862) was a New Jersey lawyer, U.S. senator, and educator who later served as president of Rutgers College. A prominent Whig leader, he opposed the Indian Removal Act and was the 1844 vice-presidential candidate with Henry Clay.

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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.