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Ellis Island is a National Monument. After having been the examination center for about 12,000,000 immigrants, it has been converted to a museum. It holds documents and artifacts commemorating four hundred years of American Immigration.
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What agency is in charge of Ellis Island today?
national park service
Ellis Island is still used as an immigration station?
It is now a historical national park and a museum.
Why is Ellis Island a park?
Ellis Island is not a park, but a national historical site. Millions of immigrants came through it's doors from Europe so they could make a new life in the US. It is worth a visit.
When did Ellis Island become a park?
In 1965, president Johnson issued a proclomation that gave the island to the National Parks Service, but it has only been giving tours to the public since 1976. http://www.history.com/content/ellis-island/timeline
What are the national monuments in New Jersey?
ellis island
When was Magnetic Island National Park created?
Magnetic Island National Park was created in 1954.
When was Orpheus Island National Park created?
Orpheus Island National Park was created in 1960.
When was Quoin Island National Park created?
Quoin Island National Park was created in 1989.
When was French Island National Park created?
French Island National Park was created in 1998.
When was Moreton Island National Park created?
Moreton Island National Park was created in 1966.
When was Gloucester Island National Park created?
Gloucester Island National Park was created in 1994.
When was Green Island National Park created?
Green Island National Park was created in 1937.
