Joseph M. Lubig is a former middle school social studies teacher who now works as a teacher-educator at Northern Michigan University. He has been recognized by state, national, and international organizations in the areas of civic education and literacy.

• Sidebars Appendices A Short History of Malta. St. Paul The Maltese Falcon Maltese Cross The Maltese as Early Patriots in America Military Leadership in the Twentieth Century Coming to America Prior to World War II World War II and Immigration One Family’s Journey Maltese Religious and National Holidays Bishop George J. Caruana Connections to the Church The Struggle to Become “American” The Measure of Success Appendix 1: Maltese Food Appendix 2: A Eulogy for Mary Stella and Michael L. Zampa Delivered by Victor M. Zampa Appendix 3: Maltese Surnames Appendix 4: Language Appendix 5: 2000 Census of Maltese in Michigan Appendix 6: Reflections on World War II Appendix 7: Maltese Ethnic and Social Organizations Notes For Further Reference Index

Joseph M. Lubig is a former middle school social studies teacher who now works as a teacher-educator at Northern Michigan University. He has been recognized by state, national, and international organizations in the areas of civic education and literacy.

• Sidebars Appendices A Short History of Malta. St. Paul The Maltese Falcon Maltese Cross The Maltese as Early Patriots in America Military Leadership in the Twentieth Century Coming to America Prior to World War II World War II and Immigration One Family’s Journey Maltese Religious and National Holidays Bishop George J. Caruana Connections to the Church The Struggle to Become “American” The Measure of Success Appendix 1: Maltese Food Appendix 2: A Eulogy for Mary Stella and Michael L. Zampa Delivered by Victor M. Zampa Appendix 3: Maltese Surnames Appendix 4: Language Appendix 5: 2000 Census of Maltese in Michigan Appendix 6: Reflections on World War II Appendix 7: Maltese Ethnic and Social Organizations Notes For Further Reference Index

Joseph M. Lubig is a former middle school social studies teacher who now works as a teacher-educator at Northern Michigan University. He has been recognized by state, national, and international organizations in the areas of civic education and literacy.

• Sidebars Appendices A Short History of Malta. St. Paul The Maltese Falcon Maltese Cross The Maltese as Early Patriots in America Military Leadership in the Twentieth Century Coming to America Prior to World War II World War II and Immigration One Family’s Journey Maltese Religious and National Holidays Bishop George J. Caruana Connections to the Church The Struggle to Become “American” The Measure of Success Appendix 1: Maltese Food Appendix 2: A Eulogy for Mary Stella and Michael L. Zampa Delivered by Victor M. Zampa Appendix 3: Maltese Surnames Appendix 4: Language Appendix 5: 2000 Census of Maltese in Michigan Appendix 6: Reflections on World War II Appendix 7: Maltese Ethnic and Social Organizations Notes For Further Reference Index