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A gift from France to the United States, the Statue of Liberty is bursting with symbolism. But why are there chains at Lady Liberty’s feet? David Rubenstein answers that question in a fact-filled history minute.
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The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, within New York City.
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A broken shackle and chain lie at the Statue's right foot. The chain disappears beneath the draperies, only to reappear in front of her left foot, its end link broken. However, although the broken shackle is a powerful image, the meaning behind it was not yet a reality for African Americans in 1886.
Atsugi is located in the hilly center of Kanagawa Prefecture, approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) from central Tokyo or 30 kilometres (19 mi) from central Yokohama. It is located at the northern end of the Sagami Plain created by the Sagami River , which originates from Lake Yamanaka , and straddles the Tanzawa Mountains in the west and the ...
Jul 6, 2022 · Photo by Jeff Burak on Unsplash. Most Americans associate Lady Liberty with welcoming immigrants, but that's not what she was meant to represent. This article first appeared on 07.07.20.
Dec 28, 2023 · The broken shackles on the Statue of Liberty represent the enduring struggle for freedom and the abolition of slavery. These symbolic broken chains, located at the statue’s feet, signify the emancipation of enslaved people and the broader fight for liberty.
