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Ellis Island

"Island of Hope, Island of Tears"

More than 12 million immigrants landed on Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954. Follow in the footsteps of the early immigrants and discover the central role this station played in the story of American immigration!

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The Statue of Liberty was built by the same person who built the Eiffel Tower. When it was first constructed, it was brown. It took 25 years to turn green. Want to learn more?

First Sights of America

As the steam ship was entering the New York Harbor, the immigrants saw Lady Liberty holding up her torch and proclaiming freedom.

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