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Statue of Liberty - New York City (April 2009)

Statue of Liberty Crown to Reopen July 4

The Statue of Liberty's crown, which has been closed to the public since Sept 11, 2001, is reopening on July 4. Admission will be by lottery, with only 30 people per hour allowed to ascend at first. According to...

created by Jordan Yerman | 28 wks ago | updated 28 wks ago
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rachelaguiar

Ellis Island—why did it close?

For decades, Ellis Island marked the beginning of a new life in America for millions of immigrants. “It has been estimated that nearly half of all Americans today can trace their family history to at least one...

created by rachelaguiar | 29 wks ago | updated 29 wks ago
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Twelve Million Landed On Ellis Island

Approximately the same number as there are Mexican citizens in the United States today.

created by Haecus | 3 years ago
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Immigration -- The Republicans' great divide

"The U.S. border is a line in the sand in more ways than one." <--- It certainly is. This one issue is the hub of the wheel that has spokes to other issues that many people are not aware of yet.

created by Haecus | 3 years ago
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Getting in Isn't Easy

Correction -- Getting in LEGALLY isn't easy. Getting in illegally, is a piece of cake. But to be fair, that's true of any country.

created by Haecus | 3 years ago
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meyers

Circle Line Tours - Full Island Cruise

Ever wonder why the city is called the big apple? Well, I learned the answer to that question and many more interesting facts about the city I've lived in for 10 years now all from a wonderful three-hour cruise of...