NECO has recognized Americas ethnic diversity by honoring the achievements and contributions of ethnic Americans in all professions. including government. entertainment. business and industry. sports. health care. and communications. NECOs Ellis Island Medals of Honor embody the true spirit of what makes the United States unique among the worlds nations. Many of the countrys ethnic groups have no direct connection to Ellis Island. but that is irrelevant to NECO because the experience of all immigrant groups that have landed on our soil has been the samethey have been the target of ethnic. racial. and religious hatred. discrimination. stereotyping. and prejudice. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor strives to eliminate this hatred. Whether they have entered past Lady Liberty in New York Harboror through John F.
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