CLEAN : New York's island of the dead to welcome more of the living

CLEAN : New York's island of the dead to welcome more of the living

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10th Grade - University

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Hart Island, established in 1868 as a Potters field for New York City, serves as a burial site for many New Yorkers. Unlike the well-known Ellis Island, Hart Island is less discussed due to its association with death. It reflects the city's diversity, with people from various national, ethnic, and racial backgrounds buried there. This diversity makes Hart Island a significant and sacred part of New York City's history.

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In what year did Heart Island become a Potters field for New York City?

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What types of backgrounds do the people buried on Heart Island represent?

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