On the recordMay 10, 1965
Ellis Island in 1890 was placed under the control of the Federal Bureau of Immigration for development as an immigration station;
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEllis Island in 1890 was placed under the control of the Federal Bureau of Immigration for development as an immigration station;
Proclamation 3656—Adding Ellis Island to the Statue of Liberty National Monument
Share & report
More from Lyndon Johnson
I call upon them to cooperate fully with the Secretaries of Commerce and State in this important work.
We are so happy to be here in sunny San Antonio today to spend this preeminent national holiday.