Why did France give us a Statue of Liberty?
Part-Time Genius
00:00
Building the Icon: The Statue of Liberty
This chapter explores the complex construction process of the Statue of Liberty, detailing the engineering innovations that enabled its massive scale and flexibility. It highlights the logistical challenges of transporting and assembling the statue, as well as the mixed reactions it faced at its unveiling. The narrative also examines the evolving symbolic significance of the statue in the context of immigration and its cultural impact.
Transcript
Play full episode
