It’s perhaps the most iconic of American monuments -- the Statue of Liberty. A towering 305-foot sculpture of copper and steel that is synonymous with American values of liberty, freedom and self-determination. But it began as a gift from France. And when it first arrived on American soil, its future was far from certain.For over a decade, artists, craftsmen and everyday people from France and the United States worked together on what would be dubbed America’s “New Colossus.”&nbsp; The statue they built would take on new associations with the passage of time -- but it would forever remain a symbol of America’s loftiest ideals. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/historytellers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/historytellers</a>.Support us by supporting our sponsors! ButcherBox - For a limited time, ButcherBox is offering new members 2 New York strip steaks and 1 pack of bacon for free in your&nbsp;first box. Just go to&nbsp;<a href="http://ButcherBox.com/TELLERS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ButcherBox.com/TELLERS</a>.

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