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Born-Dublin, Ireland
I was born in Dublin, Ireland on 1852. I stayed there unitl my 18th birthday. My 18th birthday was like a farewell party for my family. I saved up my money since i was 10 years old to get my boating ticket to America. I was looking for more jobs in America I need more money for the house I am looking to buy. I am hoping to get a high paying job even if it is dangerous. -
seeing the statue of liberty.
This was the first time I ever saw the statue of liberty and I am blown away with how big it is. All i ever knew about the statue was that it was majestic. It is more than jus majestic though it also means something. The statue of liberty represents freedom. -
Ellis Island
Ellis island infoThe excitement of seeing the statue of liberty soon faded when I was met by Ellis Island. Once we got to the loomy residence I had to wait in line for hours. Once I was checked for diseases I was sent to a cabin like building. The conditions were like jail. However, after i left ellis island, the conditions got worse. -
New york slums
SLums info
Soon after I left Ellis island I found myself in the slums of New York City. The streets were full of rotten food and garbage. It was very unsanitary and I nearly died of an unknown diseases. There are robbers and murderers in the slums, but I do not fear them because I have nothing for them to steal. -
Skyscraper building job
After a few years of living in the slums I finaly got a job. My job involves building skycrapers. This is a very dangerous job and many people have died right before my eyes. At least I am getting paid more that the chinese do. My building will help industrialzise new york.
