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Jewish couple Hedi and Ernest Schott, with daughter Eva in tow, fled Nazi Germany in 1940. They went sought sanctuary throughout the Soviet Union and China, before finally making it to Yokohama, Japan in order to sail to Angel Island, California.…

Alejandra Franco R posts her and her mother's immigration story from Honduras.

Alvaro Rojas immigrated from Chile with his mother and brother. He describes his immigration story and an immigration raid in Glen Cove N.Y.

Andrea Medina stands with her mother, Deysi-Li Flores, at FSU’s Law School Graduation Ceremony. Deysi-Li brought Andrea to the United States from Venezuela in 2000 for a better future.

Jennifer Brown Hills posted to Facebook her Italian grandparent's story and photo. Annina with her three children, Francesco, Giovanni, and Michelina after World War II.

Dutch siblings from the Island of Marken, holding religious tracts

Emma Posey posted to Facebook a photo of her mother and herself, along with her story.

Emma Posey posted her immigration story to Facebook and a photo of her mother and herself. Emma and her mother immigrated from Mexico when Emma was 15 years old.

Each night, George Voss gives thanks that he is in America. Each day he gives his undivided and complete attention to the work at hand--the processing of parts for America's medium tanks. Employed by a large Midwest tank factory, German-born George…

Gudeloupean woman's profile at Ellis Island.