Lady Liberty, traditionally depicted as a white woman of European descent, will be portrayed as an African American woman on a new commemorative gold coin from the US Mint. The coin will have a face value of $100 USD and mark the 225th anniversary of the Mint’s coin production history. The series will also feature […]
The Statue of Liberty’s torch was originally ineffective as a lighthouse, but became a symbol of America for immigrants. In 1916, a system was created to light up the statue at night, and it was used for recruitment posters during World War I. When the Statue of Liberty’s torch was first lit on the evening […]
Liberty Ships were mass-produced vessels designed to carry goods across the sea during WWII. They were easy to make quickly due to welding and became a strategic asset for the Allies, countering German efforts to disrupt supply lines. The ships were made by the US and the UK and had real naval guns for defense. […]
The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of the United States, gifted by France in 1886. It stands on a 12-acre island near New York City and has a classic design with a torch and tablet of law. The statue is made of 31 tons of copper and 125 tons of steel and stands […]
The Statue of Liberty underwent extensive conservation and restoration work in the 1980s, including the replacement of the torch due to damage from previous modifications and a bombing. The original torch is now in the Statue of Liberty Museum, and the new torch is covered in 24K gold. The Statue of Liberty may seem like […]
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of American history, associated with events such as the War of Independence and the Civil War. It was ordered in 1751 to commemorate Pennsylvania’s first constitution, but was badly cracked and repaired multiple times. The bell weighs over a ton and strikes an E-flat note. It is displayed in […]
Boston, Massachusetts is known as the Cradle of Liberty due to its significant role in American history during the mid to late 1700s. Events such as the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere’s ride helped shape the United States. Sam Adams and Paul Revere were members of the Sons of Liberty, an organization […]
The Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, established in 1570, cast the largest bell for Big Ben and the Liberty Bell, both of which are famously cracked. The bells were made with fragile metal and are used for summoning legislators and public meetings. Located in east London, the Whitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain’s oldest bell maker, […]
Liberty Bonds were issued by the US Treasury to finance World War I and later the reconstruction of areas affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The first bond was not successful, but advertising campaigns and higher interest rates led to increased sales. The bonds were a way for citizens to contribute to the war effort […]
