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The Statue of Liberty

In Our Time

CHAPTER

The Collaborative Origins of Liberty's Symbolism

Delve into the historical context and collaborative efforts between France and America in funding the Statue of Liberty, unveiling the challenges faced and the role of a newspaper mogul in garnering public support. Explore the fundraising initiatives and the industrial backdrop of late 19th-century America that fueled the nation's confidence and global influence. Unpack the symbolic representation of liberty through historical figures like Tom Payne and the revolutionary contexts of America and France.

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