Statue of Liberty National Monument national monument in 1924. In 1937, by proclamation 2250, President Franklin D. Roosevelt expanded the monument to include all of Bedloe's Island, and in 1956, an act of Congress officially renamed it Liberty Island. Ellis Island was made part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument by proclamation of President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. The United States historic district, a single listing on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, was designated in 1966. The islands were closed during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 and suffered severe damage. Liberty Island reopened July 4, 2013; Ellis Island re-opened October 24, 2013.
Power Island gave the island to Grand Traverse County, it was renamed Power Island after Eugene Power. Today, even though the island's name is officially Power Island, many locals still call it Marion Island or Ford Island. Sometimes, the island is fully known as Bassett Island, not referring to the smaller island to the north. Power Island's waters are locally known for being a clear, Caribbean blue. These make the island a popular fishing, kayaking, swimming, and boating destination. Mount Ford, the hill on the island, boasts a hiking and walking path. The island campsite is a popular summer activity. Other popular