Lady Liberty's Evolution
The design of the statue representing liberty undergoes significant transformations, evolving from a simple figure to a powerful goddess-like symbol. The initial concept includes broken chains, representing freedom from slavery, which later shifts to emphasize the date of American independence. Amidst financial turmoil, a committee is formed to secure funding, aiming to unveil the statue in time for the upcoming centennial celebration.In this clip
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93: La Liberté éclairant le monde: Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty
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