That small island. a short distance from the Statue of Liberty National Monument. played a very large role in the development of the United States. From the turn of the century to only 20 years ago. Ellis Island was the first American soil on which stepped 16 million immigrants. on their way to becoming freedomloving Americans. Through the vast main building walked men. women. and children who fled famine. war. and oppressions that are alien to this democracy we share. This great symbol of everything for which this country stands and which promised liberty and freedom to all who entered. now lies in a decrepit state and in dire need of restoration.
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