Challenges in Fundraising for the Statue of Liberty's Pedestal

The chapter explores the difficulties faced in securing funds for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, including delays in excavation, concerns about running out of money, and pressure from France as the statue was ready to be shipped. It discusses various fundraising schemes in America, the involvement of a wealthy newspaper owner in rallying donations, and setbacks like an unfinished pedestal. The narrative also touches on the architecture of the statue, the arrival of the statue on the French ship Isère, and the financial challenges related to assembling the iconic monument.