Immigrant Project
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- 1910
- Gianni arrived at Ellis Island in 1910 after a boat ride from Naples, Italy.
- 1914
- In 1914, Gianni came back to Italy and met the love of his life, Lucia. Things don't work out because you have to travel back to America.
- 1916
- After arriving back, you meet Sofia and her father offers you a job. You don't love her, but, job security and money are very important after WW1 broke out.
- 1921
- Shortly after marrying Sofia, her father dies. You no longer have a job and have two children you need to support. Your family moves to Boston to live with your brother.
- 1925
- When news of your father passing away and your mother being alone you are faced with a decision. You decide to return to Italy and stay with your mother even if you won't be able to return to America.
- 1926-1952
- Initially, you can't return, eventually Sofia finds papers proving you were legal. For the next 25 years, you and Sofia live in Revere and you become a well known Italian American in your town.
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