On Nov. 12, 1954, a main entry point into the United States was closed as immigration station, detention center.

On Nov. 12, 1954, Ellis Island officially closed as an immigration station and detention center. More than 12 million ...

The Park Service described a typical day at the immigration station: “Immigrants came face to face with inspectors, interpreters, nurses, doctors, social workers, and many others. As a large federal ...

Ellis Island closes its doors By The Associated Press undefined Today is Tuesday, Nov. 12, the 317th day of 2024. There are ...

Rufus Easton laid out Alton's original plat in 1818, with Rev. Thomas Lippincott's help, but never lived in the town.

The closing of the U.S. busiest immigrant processing station, the crowning of a new emperor in Japan and the birthday of the “Godfather of Grunge.” ...

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Discover the natural beauty of New York State's national parks. Explore monuments and trails, and immerse yourself in history ...

President-elect Trump has promised to crack down on the southern border and deport those here illegally. But the ...

Stretching back to the Dutch colonial settlement in the early seventeenth century, Ellis Island became a place known for both heartache and joy, processing over 12 million immigrants to the United ...

landed in the United States. They helped build this giant, which constantly sought workers to meet its needs. History records ...

Explore the beauty of New Jersey's national parks. From the Appalachian Trail to the Delaware Water Gap, experience the ...