Turks that immigrated to the US from Turkey between 1860-1921.

In response to questions from the press he said that the project began in 1999, adding that they cooperated with a range of universities in the United States.

"We have found that thousands of Turks have existed in the United States up to this date. We will issue the related information in eight distinct books and establish centers to research Turkish culture in this country. A film will be made in line with the project. We aim to contact some 60,000 families via the project," said Isci.