Deconstructing History

Deconstructing History - Ellis Island



"For over 60 years, Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of Americans to the United States. Explore the legacy of this symbol of American immigration." 
~ www.History.com

The above documentary will provide you with detailed information on the immigration process in Ellis Island. It begins with their arrival. Upon arrival, they were inspected where approximately 2% were denied access due to disease, criminal background, or insanity. The island of hope, the island of tears processed 1,004,756 immigrants during its peak year in 1907. Among those were Bob Hope and Carey Grant.