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Ellis Island and Government
In 1808 Ellis Island became property of the US government -
First immigrant
The fist immigrant to pass through Ellis Island in 1892 was Annie Moore, a 15 years old irish girl -
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Immigrations station
Ellis Island was the busiest immigration
station in the United State -
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Ellis Island in 19th century
While during 19th century immigrant mostly came from Ireland, Germany, and the Scandinavian countries -
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The Ellis Island during the racism
during racism Ellis Island was the main destination for immigrants arriving from Ungheria, Polonia, Republica Ceca, Serbia, Grecia, Turchia -
Closed of Ellis Island
The US government finally closed down the immigration inspect port at Ellis Island -
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Ellis Island today
Today Ellis Island is a simbol of US. Every years the Ellis Island is visited by 2 million people