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New York
New York(10 Photos)
10 Photos
New York State is known for iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, as well as its diverse natural beauty.
Videos (22)
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The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of LibertyVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
What do the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty have in common?
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Statue of Liberty: Deconstructed
Statue of Liberty: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:29)
Video Clip (1:29)
How many steps are there to the crown of the Statue of Liberty? Find out that and other facts and figures about America's most recognizable symbol of freedom.
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Immigrants Detained at Ellis Island
Immigrants Detained at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:57)
Video Clip (1:57)
Some immigrants at New York's Ellis Island were detained for legal or medical reasons. Where were these detainees taken and how long were they typically held? Find out more.
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Faces of America
Faces of AmericaVideo Clip (2:26)
Video Clip (2:26)
Prominent Americans talk about what makes America unique.
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Arrival at Ellis Island
Arrival at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (3:53)
Video Clip (3:53)
The first sight of America that immigrants saw from their steamships was the Statue of Liberty. Ferries then took the immigrants and all their belongings to Ellis Island for the registration process. What happened next? Find out.
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Taking the Citizenship Oath
Taking the Citizenship OathVideo Clip (2:09)
Video Clip (2:09)
The History Channel tells us what it's like to take the oath.
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Statue of Liberty Unknown
Statue of Liberty UnknownVideo Clip (3:40)
Video Clip (3:40)
Did you know the Statue of Liberty was built to withstand hurricane-force winds with copper skin less than two pennies thick? And that's not all you may not know about this American icon.
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Importance of the Citizenship Exam
Importance of the Citizenship ExamVideo Clip (2:23)
Video Clip (2:23)
Why take the citizenship test? The History Channel tells us why.
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Ellis Island: In Pictures
Ellis Island: In PicturesVideo Clip (2:27)
Video Clip (2:27)
Go behind the scenes at Ellis Island with photographer Stephen Wilkes, who spent years documenting the place. What are his favorite images of the Ellis Island experience? Find out more.
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Magical Lighting of Ellis Island
Magical Lighting of Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
What does Ellis Island look like today? Go behind the scenes with photographer Stephen Wilkes, who discusses the importance of light in his photographs of this place where millions of immigrants once passed through.
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Guided Tour of Ferry Building at Ellis Island
Guided Tour of Ferry Building at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
After successfully passing the Ellis Island screening process, immigrants departed from the Ferry Building and started their new lives in America. What does the Ferry Building look like today? Find out more with a behind-the-scenes tour.
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Citizenship Quiz: New York - Interviews
Citizenship Quiz: New York - InterviewsVideo Clip (2:14)
Video Clip (2:14)
In this video clip from the History Channel, people answer questions that typically appear on the citizenship test. Some of these questions include how many states are there and different questions about the presidents.
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Ellis Island's Dark Underbelly in Pictures
Ellis Island's Dark Underbelly in PicturesVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
Photographer Stephen Wilkes discusses the years he spent taking pictures of Ellis Island. Why are some of his favorite images from the island's South Side, home of the hospital where sick immigrants were treated? Find out more.
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Act of Honor: U.S. Citizenship Ceremony
Act of Honor: U.S. Citizenship CeremonyVideo Clip (2:48)
Video Clip (2:48)
Learn more about the role of immigrants in the United States military in this video clip from "Act of Honor" showing a US. Citizenship Ceremony on the USS Ronald Reagan.
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Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Exam
Preparing for the U.S. Citizenship ExamVideo Clip (3:12)
Video Clip (3:12)
The History Channel shares some stories of the citizenship test.
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Ellis Island: Registering as an American Citizen
Ellis Island: Registering as an American CitizenVideo Clip (2:07)
Video Clip (2:07)
At New York's Ellis Island, immigrants were required to pass a medical inspection and legal exam. What kinds of questions were asked during the legal exam and was it difficult to pass? Find out more.
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Entering Ellis Island
Entering Ellis IslandVideo Clip (2:14)
Video Clip (2:14)
Footage of immigrants entering Ellis Island in 1906.
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Immigrants Landing at Ellis Island
Immigrants Landing at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:46)
Video Clip (1:46)
Immigrants arrive at Ellis Island in 1903.
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Inspect Ellis Island's Hospital Complex
Inspect Ellis Island's Hospital ComplexVideo Clip (3:24)
Video Clip (3:24)
Ellis Island housed a modern hospital where sick immigrants were treated--some even stayed for several years. What was the experience like, especially for those who'd never had access to doctors back home? Find out more.
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Passing the Medical Inspection at Ellis Island
Passing the Medical Inspection at Ellis IslandVideo Clip (1:57)
Video Clip (1:57)
Upon arrival at Ellis Island, immigrants had a medical exam. Most passed, but some didn't. What happened to these immigrants next? Find out more.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
Theodore Roosevelt's PresidencyVideo Clip (3:01)
Video Clip (3:01)
Trace Theodore Roosevelt's legacy of reforming deplorable labor conditions and preserving the American landscape.
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Immigrants Reunited With Loved Ones
Immigrants Reunited With Loved OnesVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
The Stairs of Separation were very significant in the Ferry Building on Ellis Island. If you were leaving you would walk down the center of the staircase. If you were staying you would walk down the left or right side.
Interactives (1)
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Ellis Island: Then and Now
Ellis Island: Then and NowInteractive
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