Culture corner three, exercise four, page 57 Ellis island and the Statue of Liberty Sail to Liberty and Ellis Islands in New York City's harbor and see the world's most symbolic monument to freedom and the historic gateway to America,0:00
Between 1892 and 1954, more than 12 million mainly passengers sailing third class from Russia, Italy, Ireland and many other European countries pass through the immigration station on Ellis island in search of democracy, freedom and opportunity.0:41
In fact, about 50% of Americans have at least one ancestor who entered the USA through Ellis Island.1:02
Here each would be immigrant had to meet strict health and legal requirements before they were allowed to begin their new lives as American citizens.1:11
Liberty island and the Statue of Liberty for millions of immigrants, the Statue of Liberty was the first sight they had of their new homeland as they sailed into New York harbour.1:23
Given to America as a gift from the French in 1884, it stands 93 meters tall and depicts a woman dressed in a loose fitting robe escaping oppression symbolized by the shackles which lie at her feet.1:36
In her right hand she holds a torch representing Liberty and in her left she holds a tablet reading 7-4-1776, the date of the Declaration of American Independence.1:54
She wears a crown with seven sun like rays on her head representing the seven continents and seas of the world.2:10
On your tour of Liberty island, take a look inside Lady Liberty and visit the museum to see a life size replica of the Statue's face and foot.2:19
Don't miss the famous inscription by Emma Lazarus which has come to symbolize the statue's message of hope for those coming to America or searching for freedom around the world.2:30
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