Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.
Contents:
Gateway to a new life -- Humble beginnings -- The island grows -- A symbol of freedom -- Getting processed -- A scary experience -- Changes at Ellis Island -- Ellis Island today. .
Summary:
Describes the history of the Ellis Island immigration center and its restoration as a national treasure.
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