Henceforth the Statue of Liberty National Monument shall consist of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island.

This exciting Federal-State project will preserve a bright chapter in American history.

The public interest would be promoted by reserving this area for proper protection and preservation as the Statue of Liberty National Monument:

Along the broad front we are strong, and we are stable, and we are successful and, above all, we are steady on our course.

I know in my heart that the people of this Nation truly believe that every individual ought to be judged on his worth as a human being and by the contribution that he makes to his country.

We have responsibilities to peace and we shall honor them.

The property known as Ellis Island, as described in the preamble of this Proclamation, which is owned and controlled by the United States is hereby added to and made a part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, subject to the…

Thank you and good night.

I wanted to come by for a brief visit tonight, live and in person, for at least two reasons.

Warning is hereby expressly given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy, or remove any feature of the National Monument.

Ellis Island in 1890 was placed under the control of the Federal Bureau of Immigration for development as an immigration station;

We seek accord among all nations and understanding among all peoples.

Between the years 1892 and 1954 Ellis Island was host to more than 16 million aliens entering this country;

This month of May 1965 is the 50th month of uninterrupted economic expansion in our country.

We are sharpening our attack upon our problems.

Yes, we have responsibilities to freedom and we shall meet them.

Ellis Island was a temporary shelter for those who sought refuge, freedom, and opportunity in our country;

Yes, tonight we can say that these are good times in America.