Report: U.S. Immigration and Ellis Island Series - Genevieve Forbes Herrick - Chicago Tribune
Tags: immigration, congressional testimony, Ellis Island, impact
'At the conclusion of her testimony Representative Siegel of New York Commented that her statement of conditions and every criticism she had made had been confirmed in speeches made by Chairman Johnson and himself on the floor of the house. "I agree with you," he assured Miss Forbes, "that you have been accurate as to facts and that your statements have been correct. Many changes however, have been made at Ellis island since you were there, and some of the changes and improvements you have suggested today have been made and are now in operation."
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