It's History

Why Ellis Island Separated Families for Years (8x133)

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Immigration is not a new phenomenon. Ellis Island has been the port of entry for many people coming to the US, and sometimes immigrants would be separated from their loved ones during the process. This separation could be for several reasons: some people were considered contagious, some had evidence of communicable diseases, and sometimes families were just separated for administrative purposes. This video will show you what happened when families were split up and how it impacted those who lived through these difficult moments.