PICTURE this scene from the 1900s, it could be a cousin, a friend, a sister, or a brother — how did they feel leaving Ireland in search of a better life?
“As I stepped off the crowded steamship onto Ellis Island, I was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions — hope, excitement, and uncertainty. Leaving behind my home, embarking on a gruelling journey in hope of a better life in America.
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