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Have Fun With History: Ellis Island

9th - 10th
A well-made National Park Service film. From 1892-1954, Ellis Island was the port of entry for millions of European immigrants. Fascinating archival footage tells the moving story of families with dreams of opportunity, leaving their...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Bantu Refugees Adjust to New Lives in America

9th - 10th
More than 11,000 Somali Bantus had arrived in the U.S. as of March 20th, 2005. This article discusses some of the adjustments the refugees faced.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: An Immigrant's First American Christmas: Congolese Diary

9th - 10th
What does it feel like to be a refugee in a strange country during a holiday time? Read about a refugee from the Republic of Congo and other immigrants as they struggle with a new culture. This is an audio with transcript and photos.