Well, I came to America because I heard the streets were paved with gold. When
>I got here, I found out three things: first, the streets weren't paved with
>gold; second, they weren't paved at all; and third, I was expected to pave
>them."
>Old Italian Story (from a sign on Ellis Island, New York City)



Each group of immigrants who came here all contributed, and each group did it in there own way this is just one example.

I got this email today and thought I would share it with you all..it is funny but it has a bit of truth to it as well....