How Long Did New York City Speak Dutch?

History With Hilbert Video 23 days ago

Description

New York was founded by the Dutch West India Company in 1624. In 1664 the British captured New Amsterdam and renamed it. But the city remained Dutch-speaking far longer than that. How long exactly? Find out!

Music:
Eine Kleine Nachtsmusik - Mozart
Hungarian Rhapsody - Liszt
Dub Feral - Kevin MacLeod

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