Ellis Island & Statue of Libety Photo 10

Ellis Island & Statue of Libety

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October 20th 2010
On Monday, our day off, we went exploring again. This time we headed up the New Jersey Turnpike to Liberty Park. We got on the Ferry and crossed over to Ellis Island and then took pictures of the Statue of Liberty as we passed by. It was amazing to listen to the tour guide as he described the events that took place in that building. it made me proud to be an American, realizing the millions of peo ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more