Immigration's Turning Point
The immigration experience at Ellis Island reveals a complex journey shaped by evolving policies and societal sentiments. As the great war ignites anti-immigrant feelings, restrictive quota systems emerge, drastically limiting newcomers and marking the end of America’s melting pot era. By the 1950s, Ellis Island transitions from a gateway of hope to a symbol of exclusion, ultimately becoming a museum that reflects its storied past.In this clip
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118: “The Island of Hope and Tears:” Ellis Island
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