The Statue of Liberty
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Featuring archival photographs, readings from diaries, letters and newspapers of the day the story of the monument is told
Episodes
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The Statue of Liberty
S1 E1 - 55m
For more than 100 years, the Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of hope and refuge for generations of immigrants. In this compelling and provocative portrait of the statue, Ken Burns explores both the history of America’s premier symbol and the meaning of liberty itself. Featuring archival photographs, readings from diaries, letters and newspapers of the day the story of the monument is told
Extras + Features
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Self-Evident Truth
S1 E1 - 2m 21s
Inscribed on the Statue Of Liberty is “JULY IV MDCCLXXVI” — the date of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. In this document, Thomas Jefferson wrote: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
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A Difficult Delivery
S1 E1 - 4m 35s
The Statue of Liberty was constructed in France and brought, in pieces, to New York City — but not without obstacles.
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What is Liberty?
S1 E1 - 2m 29s
David McCullough, Milos Forman, Barbara Jordan, Jerzy Kosinski, Carolyn Forche, and James Baldwin discuss liberty.
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An Enduring Symbol
S1 E1 - 31s
Carolyn Forche talks about how the Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol.
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