Emma Lazura's 'The New Colossus 1883'

The promise of America can be defined in many different ways. The picture from Frank Leslie’s illustrated newspaper suggests that the promise of America is about hope. Where Emma Lazura’s poem “ The New Colossus 1883” portrays the promise is that America will take the poor and give them a better life. President Franklin D. Roosevelt thinks the promise of America is about looking to build a better future for everyone. Although everyone sees America’s promise slightly different it is all about change for the better. Many European immigrants came to America in hopes of a new life, a better life. Upon arrival to the United States a major symbol of hope is presented before them. the Statue of Liberty. The illustration shows immigrants passing