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3 - For the People: Controversy Arises
Raising the Torch
English - May 13, 2019 00:55 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB - ★★★ - 276 ratingsHistory Society & Culture Places & Travel diane von furstenberg history world history ellis island museum statue of liberty sculpture american history Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: 2 - By the People: Crowdfunding a Global Icon
Can you imagine America without the Statue of Liberty raising her torch? Today, Lady Liberty is embraced as a symbol of hope and freedom. But that wasn't always the case. Her very creation provoked a chorus of diverse voices, yearning for true liberty. On this episode of Raising the Torch, we'll understand the mixed opinions surrounding the statue and how she became a universal reminder of liberty over time.