France was supposed to build the copper statue of a woman raising a torch, and the United States was supposed to build its pedestal. Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era, the first part of the 19th century and from the s to Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some, such as the Pilgrims in the early s, arrived in In particular, her protest spotlighted the thousands of children whom the U.
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Fundraising was necessary to raise money to pay for the construction. France sold models of the statue and tickets for people to watch the construction activity.
A lottery was also created to raise money. The United States also raised funds to pay for the pedestal. Art and manuscript auctions took place, and poet Emma Lazarus donated an original work for auction. In , a French steamer arrived at New York Harbor with the pieces of the statue on board. When the pedestal was finished in , assembly of the statue began. A dedication ceremony was held on Oct. Dedication festivities included parades, public addresses, and a ceremony on Liberty Island.
Poor weather forced the postponement of the planned fireworks. Initially, Native American tribes used Ellis Island for hunting and fishing, and they built small communities on the island.
At one point, this island was a site where pirates were executed. Samuel Ellis purchased the island in When tensions built between the United States, France, and Britain in the late s, Ellis Island became part of the fortifications to keep America safe.
Various fortifications were built in preparation for a war that never materialized. In , the state of New York purchased the island, which it then sold to the federal government. Jonathan Williams suggested that new fortifications be built around the harbor, and these buildings later became Fort Gibson.
Fort Gibson served as a barracks during the War of
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