Lady Liberty

The Statue of Liberty stands out in New York Harbor, bearing her torch, welcoming tourists and immigrants with the American spirit of Liberty. Her story is complicated, and many apocryphal tales abound of her sitting disassembled for years while Americans tried to figure out how to assemble it. The truth is much more interesting.

Today on America's National Parks, The Statue of Liberty and the history of Liberty Island.

Show notes, music credits, and more info at nationalparkpodcast.com/ladyliberty.