On the recordMay 10, 1965
Henceforth the Statue of Liberty National Monument shall consist of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHenceforth the Statue of Liberty National Monument shall consist of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island.
Proclamation 3656—Adding Ellis Island to the Statue of Liberty National Monument
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