n. an island in upper New York Bay a former U.S. immigrant examination station; a National Monument; it lies near the Statue of Liberty
We went to visit Ellis Island in New York.
We went to visit Ellis Island in New York.
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Why is Ellis Island called the 'Isle of Tears' by many immigrants?
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Where is Ellis Island located?
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How did the imigrants get from Ellis Island to New York if they were admitted to the country?
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What is Ellis Island used for today?
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Why did Josef have to stay at Ellis Island when Papa went to try and bring him home?
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Which president called for the renovation of Ellis Island in 1980?
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former immigrantionplace; island; National Monument
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