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The Infamous Bird's 1000 Pound Nest

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Bald Eagles Gather in the Pristine Alaskan Ecosystem

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An Alternative Rationalization for the Civil War

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Pushback in the Immediate Aftermath of Integration

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Meet Stone Mountain Memorial Association's Black Chairman

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Iconic America

A Symbol of America

The statue's official name, "Liberty Enlightening the World," embodies the ideals of liberty, democracy, and enlightenment. It stands as a beacon of hope, welcoming immigrants and symbolizing the United States as a land of freedom and opportunity. In this clip, David Rubenstein asks Ed Berenson, Chair and Professor of History at New York University, why Lady Liberty is a symbol of America.