Destination America: 1--Old World, New World

Destination America: 1--Old World, New World

Destination America: 1--Old World, New World Reel 1 Reel 2 available here Summary: The introductory chapter in a series of eight films that traces the history of America as a nation of immigrants. Since records began to be kept, some 47,000,000 people have entered the United States, most of them fleeing poverty, famine or persecution elsewhere and all of them hoping to find a better life in America. This film examines this massive movement from its beginning in 1850 and recounts the experiences of those who sought to leave Europe. It tells of the obstacles they had to overcome, of the often wretched ocean crossing and of their treatment upon arrival at Ellis Island, the controlling port of entry for 16,000,000 people. Included are the personal reminiscences of individuals who emigrated during the early part of the century, who recall their hopes, fears and bewilderment. Summary Offers a look at the thousands of European immigrants on their way to the United States at the end of the ninet.enth century.

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