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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.…

Greek-Orthodox priest who traveled through Ellis Island Immigration Station

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…

Doctor Seo Jae-pil (Philip Jaisohn), the son of a Korean aristocrat and wife Muriel Armstrong, the niece of President James Buchanan. First Korean to become American Citizen.

Beer Steins Are Raised as the Concord Singers Practice Singing German Songs in New Ulm, Minnesota. They Are Trying to Keep the Town's Heritage Alive. Twenty Years Ago Many of the Townspeople Spoke Some German, But the Tradition Is Dying Out. New Ulm…

Peter Michael posts to Facebook a story about his friend, Wilsam. Wilsam is an muslim refugee from Iraq. He is a member of the U.S. military and celebrates is newly gained citizenship.

Peter Michael shares the photos, along with the story, of his Iraqi-American friend Wilsam. Wilsam takes the oath of allegiance and celebrates his citizenship.

Previously held travelers are released from detainment.

Crowds gather at The National Mall to protest the travel ban.

A protest is held under the Student Debt Finish Line at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.