According to the newly launched Web site germanoriginality.com, more than 42 million Americans can trace their roots back to Germany. If you count yourself amongst this number, and you are interested in finding more about your heritage, this Web site could provide you with a friendly introduction to exploring your ancestry. Links to genealogical resources make up only one part of the site, which represents a joint endeavor of the German National Tourist Office, the German Information Center USA, and other partners. Other features include tidbits of information concerning Americans of German heritage- for example, did you know that Elvis Aaron Presley’s surname was anglicized from the German name Pressler?

Perhaps you do not have German ancestry, but were once stationed here and have fond memories of the place. In that case, you might be more interested in checking out the site’s stateside event listings to find a German-themed festival. Or, do you miss a certain food you once enjoyed here? There’s a link to recipes as well. Whatever your connection to Germany, chances are you'll pick up some sort of interesting trivia or good-to-know fact from the site.