<p>A famous sonnet written to raise money for the construction of a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, Rick and Luke discuss how “The New Colossus” set out the symbolism and impact of the Statue of Liberty for generations. Even today, Liberty Enlightening the World exists as a symbol of the uniquely American idea of liberty and represents refuge to those suffering around the world.</p>

A famous sonnet written to raise money for the construction of a pedestal for the Statue of Liberty, Rick and Luke discuss how “The New Colossus” set out the symbolism and impact of the Statue of Liberty for generations. Even today, Liberty Enlightening the World exists as a symbol of the uniquely American idea of liberty and represents refuge to those suffering around the world.

Episode 10: The Mother of Exiles

Historian Richard Brookhiser joins constitutional scholar Luke Thompson to examine thirteen historical documents and recount their role in the development of liberty.

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