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Ellis Island: Immigration's Shining Center (NJ) (Making of America)
Ellis Island Immigration's Shining Center - NJ - Making of America Author:John T. Cunningham, John T. Cunningham More than 17 million immigrants came hereóto the front door of Americaófrom 1890 to 1915 in what has been called the largest mass migration in human history. In the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island is one of the nationís most important historical sites and is one of our most heavily visited national monuments. Its story is the story... more » of our people and their struggles for freedom and dreams of a better life. ÝÝ« less