The melting was prior to about 1960, with the strongest melting during the World War I. During the wars, German-speaking communities switched fully to English.

The melting was prior to about 1960, with the strongest melting during the World War I. During the wars, German-speaking communities switched fully to English. Everybody was expected to conform to a universal American culture, and most of them proudly did so. Had the melting pot not grown cold, we'd have a lot less internal conflict today.