Columbus Day, The Day That Changed Immigration to America Forever

11 Oct 2010 /  Famous Immigrants

Christopher Columbus is known to the world as the man who discovered America.  He was trying to reach India by sailing west and by accident, he landed in what is referred to as the the New World on October 12, 1492. His discovery changed the course of immigration to America forever. Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in modern day Italy [...]

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Issue #2 – Famous American Immigrant Series: Charlie Chaplin

27 Nov 2008 /  Famous Immigrants

When talking about someone like Charlie Chaplin it is hard to refrain from using hyperbole. So I won’t try. He was simply the greatest genius in the history of cinema. Chaplin was born in London, England on April 16, 1889. His father was a versatile vocalist and actor; and his mother, known by her stage [...]

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