Island of hope . Island of tears.
written by Elin kuo 2014.2.14
Introduction
Ellis Island is a place of names. Here millions of immigrants called out theirs for the first time - proud names, long names, names that would twist the tongue - before they stepped ashore onto America's soil. To most, Ellis Island was an Island of Hope, a brief stopping point on the way to a better life. To an unfortunate few, it became an Island of Tears, a place of detention and possible rejection.
History and Culture
Visitors flock to New York City for many reasons including work and play. The city is filled with spectacular nightlife, business opportunities, landmarks and attractions which breathe life into one of the most popular metropolitan cities in the United States.
From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island was the most active and largest immigration station in America. People arriving in the New York area did so with dreams of having a better life and a more substantial opportunity for freedom from oppression, where over 12 million immigrants were processed. ("History & Culture") who entered the United States through the port of New York, were legally and medically inspected at Ellis Island. Ellis island is located in the upper New York Bay, a short distance from the New Jersey shore, it was originally known to American Indians as Kioshk, or Gull Island, named for the birds that were its only inhabitants. ("History of Ellis Island") Reopened in 1990 after a massive restoration, the Main Building on Ellis Island is now a museum only for the history of immigration and the important part this island requested during the mass migration of humanity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ("Ellis island national momument") It is said that 40 percent of all people in America have at least one person in their family history that they can be traced back to Ellis Island. ("History of New York's Ellis Island")
Ellis Island is a place of names. Here millions of immigrants called out theirs for the first time - proud names, long names, names that would twist the tongue - before they stepped ashore onto America's soil. To most, Ellis Island was an Island of Hope, a brief stopping point on the way to a better life. To an unfortunate few, it became an Island of Tears, a place of detention and possible rejection.
History and Culture
Visitors flock to New York City for many reasons including work and play. The city is filled with spectacular nightlife, business opportunities, landmarks and attractions which breathe life into one of the most popular metropolitan cities in the United States.
From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island was the most active and largest immigration station in America. People arriving in the New York area did so with dreams of having a better life and a more substantial opportunity for freedom from oppression, where over 12 million immigrants were processed. ("History & Culture") who entered the United States through the port of New York, were legally and medically inspected at Ellis Island. Ellis island is located in the upper New York Bay, a short distance from the New Jersey shore, it was originally known to American Indians as Kioshk, or Gull Island, named for the birds that were its only inhabitants. ("History of Ellis Island") Reopened in 1990 after a massive restoration, the Main Building on Ellis Island is now a museum only for the history of immigration and the important part this island requested during the mass migration of humanity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ("Ellis island national momument") It is said that 40 percent of all people in America have at least one person in their family history that they can be traced back to Ellis Island. ("History of New York's Ellis Island")
Ellis Island immigration museum
Today, Ellis Island is an Immigration Museum and is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Visitors may enjoy self-guided tours of the museum, located in the main building, where they can view artifacts, photographs, prints, videos, interactive displays, oral histories, and temporary exhibits.("Ellis island")
Today the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is under the care of the National Parks Service. It is a place where visitors can spend hours learning about Ellis Island's history before, during, and after its use as America's immigration station. The museum also tells the stories of why so many people immigrated to America and what became of them after they arrived.("Ellis island immigration museum")
I've been there before, it's a very cool museum and you can learn a lot of knowledge and information in there.
Today, Ellis Island is an Immigration Museum and is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Visitors may enjoy self-guided tours of the museum, located in the main building, where they can view artifacts, photographs, prints, videos, interactive displays, oral histories, and temporary exhibits.("Ellis island")
Today the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is under the care of the National Parks Service. It is a place where visitors can spend hours learning about Ellis Island's history before, during, and after its use as America's immigration station. The museum also tells the stories of why so many people immigrated to America and what became of them after they arrived.("Ellis island immigration museum")
I've been there before, it's a very cool museum and you can learn a lot of knowledge and information in there.
The Statue Of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.('statue of liberty national momument")
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.('statue of liberty national momument")
Resources
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"History & Culture." national park service. N.p.. Web. 13 Feb 2014. <http://www.nps.gov/elis/historyculture/index.htm>.
"History of ellis island." OHRanger.com. N.p.. Web. 13 Feb 2014. <http://www.ohranger.com/ellis-island/history-ellis-island>.
"Ellis island national momument." National Park Foundation. N.p.. Web. 13 Feb 2014. <http://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/ellis-island-national-monument>
Ellis island. N.p.. Web. 13 Feb 2014. <http://sydaby.eget.net/swe/ellis_island.htm>.
"History of New York's Ellis Island." Newyork.com. N.p.. Web. 13 Feb 2014. <http://www.newyork.com/resources/history-of-new-yorks-ellis-island/>.
"Ellis island." a view on cities. N.p.. Web. 13 Feb 2014. <http://www.aviewoncities.com/nyc/ellisisland.htm>.