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Birthday
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Ship ride to America
The ship ride was long, and tiring. A lot of people getting were getting sick everyday, because of the lack of food. At ponts I just felt like giving up, nut I knew that I would have a better life in America. -
Working for Boss Tweed
As soon as I got out of my inspection this man came up to me and asked me if I wanted a job.I told him to sign me up. He told that while I had this job I had to vote for this guy named Boss Tweed. Knowing that I was new in the country I just said yes. I still regret that decision today. -
Leaving the Family Behind
Growing up as a European boy all I knew was work.As soon was able to pick up a shovel I was working. When I turned 20 I heard that America was the land of oppurtunity. I left my family to journey to America. -
Ellis Island
When time seemed to be at its worse we finally arrived. Once we got out of the boat we had to wait in a huge line to get inspected for disease. Once I got to the front they checked my teeth, eyelids, etc. It was very uncomfotable, but I made it through. -
The accident
My first few years as an an American were going great, besides Boss tweed living it up at out expense. Until one windy day on the job.I was heading up the elevator, the rope snapped and I fell. That was the last job I ever had. Now I'm writing this to tell everyone about my story.
