NEW NETHERLAND NOW: Why don’t Americans know their own Dutch history? (1/4)

Why don't Americans know their own Dutch history?
Why don't Americans know their own Dutch history?

Why do Americans have this gap in their history about the fact that large parts of the origins of the United States used to be Dutch? In four parts, best-selling author Russell Shorto gives a tour through what used to be New Amsterdam, and what we now call New York.