05/10/1968
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"Henceforth the Statue of Liberty National Monument shall consist of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island."
"We seek accord among all nations and understanding among all peoples."
"The Statue of Liberty is a symbol to the world of the dreams and aspirations which have drawn so many millions of immigrants to America;"
"Between the years 1892 and 1954 Ellis Island was host to more than 16 million aliens entering this country;"