Word: descendencia
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Four times a year, more than 200 members of the Fraternidade Descendencia Americana (FDA), the Fraternity of American Descendants, travel here to renew ties and remember their ancestors who fled the South right after the Civil War rather than live under Reconstruction. Despite their Brazilian residence, they have kept their American roots. Although they are fluent in Portuguese, English is often spoken at home. Along with hammocks and fried bananas, these folks are fond of their rocking chairs and sweet potato pie. Fourth of July barbecues are a tradition...
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