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where was he born wrote:

One key piece of information we need is where he was born? If he were born in this country he is American, end of story. African american is a term used to denote race, not nationality or ethnicity...and in all reality african american terminology wouldn't exist if people were comfortable using the term "black". I am 4th generation german and have no other ancestory. My nationality is american, my race is caucasian, my ethnicity is German. Your friend's nationality if born in this country is american, his race is caucasian, and his ethniciy is dutch.

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