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The Statue of Liberty

A Difficult Delivery

Season 1 Episode 1 | 4m 35s

The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France and brought, in pieces, to New York City — but not without obstacles.

Funding Provided by: General Motors Corporation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and the Henry Nias Foundation.
Extras
Watch • 2:21
The Statue of Liberty
Self-Evident Truth
Inscribed on the statue is the date of the United States’ Declaration of Independence.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:21
Watch • 2:29
The Statue of Liberty
What is Liberty?
David McCullough, James Baldwin, Barbara Jordan and Milos Forman discuss liberty.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:29
Watch • 0:31
The Statue of Liberty
An Enduring Symbol
Carolyn Forche talks about how the Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol.
Clip: S1 E1 | 0:31
Watch • 55:00
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge
Episode: S1 E1 | 55:00
Watch • 55:00
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge
Episode: S1 E1 | 55:00