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They felt hopeful when they saw the Statue of Liberty. They felt despair in the endless lines.6

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Cause they could come with sickness from other lands.

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Fear of the unknown has long been recognized as being even more debilitating than fear of the dark. Imminent deportation- or acceptance- each has it's own attendant concerns.

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