
12 Million People Walked Through This Door — Ellis Island (1892)
From 1892 to 1954, 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. About 40 percent of Americans have an ancestor who came through here.
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From 1892 to 1954, 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. About 40 percent of Americans have an ancestor who came through here.
Apr 26, 2026
1892. Carnegie Steel. Workers went on strike. The company hired a private army. A battle broke out on the riverbank.
Apr 26, 2026
Carnegie built 2,500 libraries. That same year, he sent armed mercenaries against striking workers. One man. Two faces.
Apr 25, 2026