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John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
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The Great Oklahoma Land Race
Alexander Smith caused many old boomers like William Couch to lose valuable claims in Oklahoma City. Legal settler could claim 160 acres of public land. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Annie Moore a teenage girl from Ireland made history as the first immigrant. On June 15, 1897 a fire on Ellis Island burned the immigration station completely. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Many Chinese immigrants resorted to buying false identities. Over several hours or even days they would be asked details only a genuine applicant could answer.