The Statue of Liberty as a Symbol | Iconic America

Learn about the Statue of Liberty and its ties to emancipation. This clip from Iconic America examines the original meaning of the Statue of Liberty and how that meaning has changed over time.

Students take a closer look at the statue and notice many of the details that help to make the statue so iconic. They will also examine the Statue of Liberty as a symbol for immigration and abolition in the United States.