The History of the Statue of Liberty

[@MarioLopez-yb1xr]

Thank you France

[@flecyhugotesiah4243]

@🌻Y.E.L.L.O.W🌻 why?

[@kayak5048]

You're welcome x)

[@novus291]

🌻Y.E.L.L.O.W🌻 FUCK you

[@scruffyy111]

@🌻Y.E.L.L.O.W🌻 thanks i took that offensively

[@saintcrowns]

@🌻Y.E.L.L.O.W🌻 look at your banner, think twice

[@danielraymadden]

1865 US just ended slavery and France gave a gift of promise and hope. Amazing undertaking at the time. Thank you France very thoughtful

[@shaheenvalenzuela3464]

Daniel Madden they were like, damn these Americans finally get it

[@laospeedwagon3023]

Not even remotely true, the statue was supposed to sit at the entrance to the Suez Canal, with its torch doubling as a lighthouse. When concerns of base sediment erosion and collapse were pointed out by engineers, due to the current in the entrance to the Suez Canal the project was canceled. The copper skin had already been built and paid for by the Egyptian and British Governments (due to Egypt being under British rule), and Frédéric Bartholdi desperately tried to find the country who would accept the statue. the US refused it several times, as they were unwilling to pay for its construction. When a private group of fundraisers pledged to raise the money, the right arm and torch were shipped to the US, and went on tour to raise the needed funds. once enough money had been raised, and philanthropist saw that this was a serious effort, the remainder of the money was donated by the wealthy. Here is a page which shows some great photographs of the arm on tour as well as the TRUE story of the statue (which is actually named) "Liberty Lighting the World” Source: www.nypl.org/blog/2015/04/07/statue-liberty-pedestal

[@eve_11.11]

1:10 why does he look like one of the guys from good mythical morning

[@notaskates14]

lmaooo

[@jlcrproductions301]

It's Rhett!

[@Abby-vh2sh]

Lmao he does tho😂

[@yankaizergaming7842]

Lol!

[@LFSPharaoh]

I'm just blown away they did all that back then. Even with modern technology it would blow my mind.

[@ruthbatad2769]

1:07 reminds me of rhett

[@rockstaransh235]

OMG yes

[@wpprodpyc9266]

That was Rhett before link and him made the KZbin channel

[@monicaclerici8279]

Bartholdi was clearly inspired by the statue of San Carlone in Arona (Novara) Italy and also by the little statue on the front of the Duomo of Milan (very similar to the Liberty) which he had visited some years before.

[@deadpolymers3416]

The designer of the statue (Bartholdi) initially designed a statue to portray a veiled Arab peasant woman, that was intended to be placed at the head of the Suez Canal in Egypt and named “Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia". When Egypt rejected the project due to budgetary constraints, those original plans evolved into a statue of the Goddess Libertas (which was again never built), and that plan then evolved into a statue called “Liberty Enlightening the World”, for what is now known as the Statue of Liberty.

[@nictamer]

That's not exactly correct. The sculptor reused some of his ideas from that concept, but it was a different project altogether.

[@laospeedwagon3023]

@@nictamer Sorry @nictamer, it’s exactly true! The statue was supposed to sit at the entrance to the Suez Canal, with its torch doubling as a lighthouse, and would be named “Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia". When concerns of base sediment erosion and collapse were pointed out by engineers, due to the current in the entrance to the Suez Canal the project was canceled. The copper skin had already been built and paid for by the Egyptian and British Governments (due to Egypt being under British rule), and Frédéric Bartholdi desperately tried to find the country who would accept the statue, as costs to warehouse it threatened to bankrupt him. The US refused it several times, as they were unwilling to pay for its construction, the construction of a base, or donate the land. When a private group of fundraisers pledged to raise the money, the right arm and torch were shipped to the US, and it went on tour to raise the needed funds. Once enough money had been raised, and philanthropists saw that this was a serious effort, the remainder of the money was donated by the wealthy. Here is a page which shows some great photographs of the arm on tour as well as the TRUE story of the statue (which is actually named) "Liberty Lighting the World” Source: www.nypl.org/blog/2015/04/07/statue-liberty-pedestal

[@nathanmaltby3201]

Another fun fact: she took a little trip into New York City on New Year's Eve 1989.

[@TheAppleHelp101]

When is Liberty tree house going to be on cable?

[@shrekgames315]

Statue of liberty: hey I'm brown :D Many years later: I'm green D:

[@atesh5020]

r/youngpeopleyoutube

[@raticals]

Bruh

[@rnbwgamer9595]

@@atesh5020 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH24nJqIdt6SjNE

[@byronnnnn]

im blue :D

[@raulerdei2]

More like the other way around. Who tf is happy to be brown in america

[@iliketocomment8144]

They should just repaint it copper. That is what the artist intended. I think it would look stunning. There has to be something that could protect the paint.

[@scottthompson9923]

why would they paint it copper when its copper already that is oxidized. All you have to do is buff the oxidation off and protect the original copper underneath with a clear coat of some kind. Regardless I think it looks fantastic as is!

[@OpalineAndTheBean]

Omg...what??? 😲No no no and ...NO!!! says this New Yorker! The patina is absolutely beautiful and makes her so unique! The copper was chosen knowing that it oxidizes naturally from the environment. No way! My beautiful sea foam green patina lady! Why does everyone want everything so perfect and shiny all the time? Leave her as she is .Plus: NY would never ever "buff" her or scrub her! Omg 😒

[@iliketocomment8144]

@@OpalineAndTheBean lol

[@tomfischer6939]

Thank you for the video. It helped me very much in a report in school in English (I'm from Germany)!

[@david-m-creations799]

THIS WAS NOT THE ORIGNAL STATUE... THE ORGINAL WAS A BLACK WOMAN IN CHAINS..

[@doge205walker6]

cool im part german

[@Karkenou]

DAVID M Not true.

[@bobrew461]

@@david-m-creations799 Nope!

[@PrinceLeaker]

@@Karkenou Very True.

[@statueellisnps7695]

Thank you for your story on Liberty Enlightening the World.

[@edwardharvey5839]

Bravo, Bravo, finally, the real history behind Lady Liberty. Bravo.

[@micahroonytps]

Statue of Liberty for the win!!🗽🗽🗽

[@rustyboi6898]

1:23 who sees that meteor above the statue

[@vont.ian080]

that was a bird..

[@rustyboi6898]

@@vont.ian080 Not the bird after the bird passed you could see something white

[@vont.ian080]

@@rustyboi6898 Oh yeah I see it now. That eas an amazing capture

[@Boogsboogie]

Oh wow 🌠

[@happywarrior736]

Woah i see it

[@14bqdonk]

I wish there is still historic building/house at the SoL island

[@jessesanchez8239]

I already know that but I love the statue of liberty 🗽🗽🗽

[@debrapresgraves9819]

Same

[@Tyzilla999]

🍪?

[@flavioripalda4179]

Love you guys

[@mahelgp11]

A very good video, it explains all the history of the statue, Great !

[@laospeedwagon3023]

Actually, it explains the level of ignorance and lack of education of the hosts! Almost none of it was even remotely true! The statue was supposed to sit at the entrance to the Suez Canal, with its torch doubling as a lighthouse. When concerns of base sediment erosion and collapse were pointed out by engineers, due to the current in the entrance to the Suez Canal the project was canceled. The copper skin had already been built and paid for by the Egyptian and British Governments (due to Egypt being under British rule), and Frédéric Bartholdi desperately tried to find the country who would accept the statue. the US refused it several times, as they were unwilling to pay for its construction. When a private group of fundraisers pledged to raise the money, the right arm and torch were shipped to the US, and went on tour to raise the needed funds. once enough money had been raised, and philanthropist saw that this was a serious effort, the remainder of the money was donated by the wealthy. Here is a page which shows some great photographs of the arm on tour as well as the TRUE story of the statue (which is actually named) "Liberty Lighting the World” Source: www.nypl.org/blog/2015/04/07/statue-liberty-pedestal

[@siddrahabid7977]

OMG Statue of liberty is so amazing☀️ happy day when she was born

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

I wonder how it would have been received if while the statue was closed for three years if it had been polished back to bright copper and then lacquered to preserve the finish 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@evanwexler6570]

The last time there was scaffolding around the Statue of Liberty was in 1986 for her 100th. 9/11 did indeed close the statue to the public but they didn't need to repair her.

[@bartonpercival2147]

Evan Wexler that’s correct Evan. I actually visited the statue in 1986 after the big renovation. And an earlier renovation occurred in 1968 when they changed the crown from an open observation area where you could actually lean out and look threw the crown, to putting glass windows over the 25 open areas in the crown

[@alexanderjarvis2008]

I’m glad that the planes didn’t hit Lady Liberty

[@pamelacherokeeflower4554]

@@alexanderjarvis2008 are u nuts? It would have been better if the statue was hit but instead the planes killed a bunch of people.my family & friends died that day

[@fitnessgrampacertest7367]

Oh my god this is probably the most toxic comment sections on youtube -_-

[@PYMGUS]

Wtf how

[@easternshpere7385]

@@PYMGUS ever heard of sarcasm

[@byronnnnn]

agreed

[@ahlatagaci2018]

@@wpprodpyc9266 this is so ironic. You are proof to comment

[@Makethemhearragtime]

only came to this page because of an incredible fact on the history of Singer sewing machines. THEY said it was gifted in 1884 to USA and is in the image of Isabella Singer.

[@joycehewitt7648]

I LOVE HISTORY

[@hansolavrkkennordland9534]

Do you know where the copper in the statue come from?

[@doobtubes]

Norway 🇳🇴

[@gucciallyearking]

Smh can't believe she sitting up here like she really know what she's talking about. This is a big LIE!!

Why?

[@bobrew461]

@ nypost.com/2016/07/02/is-lady-liberty-actually-a-dude/ She didn't mention that it was sat rusting in a dockyard for about 2 years! Or the protests against the statue once it was built. NOW THAT'S A GOOD STORY: www.history.com/news/statue-of-liberty-protest-history-immigration-suffrage-vietnam-war

[@Junior-si3bo]

The 7 part is real

[@clockworkNate]

You're never supposed to put ***** on a pedastool .... but in this case it works. Lol

[@dr.mcstuffins5977]

It's so nice seeing black people talk about Americas history with pride.

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Leviticus 19:4 Turn ye not unto idols, nor make to yourselves molten gods: I am the LORD your God.

[@Not_Hareem.a]

My dad went there I love it I wish I was there

[@abandonedchannel8981]

"It got here a little late, about 10 years later" Heh yeah didnt finish my essay I guess ill just hand it in later 10 years later: Hey Mr. OmGLetMeJusTStAYHomE, boy do i have an essay for you!

[@carlossavala3824]

Would be cool if they let people go into the torch again...

[@RabbiKolakowski]

i wish Blaze would bring back Liberty Treehouse

[@þegðak]

She has a heart

[@flxckos]

Anybody who has played gta obviously knows this

[@tamerlynpruitt751]

214 crates that my daughter learened in school and 1886 it was build I believe .

[@celihernandez2718]

I like it because it tells you who actually made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@luisaguirre9655]

I dont like it bc they lie! It was originally supposed to be a black women! The chains were supposed to represent her freedom! Most importantly the U.S. didn't like the Frenchman's design and changed it to "Liberty"

[@BBB9860]

Luis Aguirre Simians...

[@handel781]

love Statue of Liberty from Iran

[@just4funlive4eva]

Y’all not ready for the discussion of the original Statue of Liberty…

[@davidcollins1706]

All that to not say she started out black.....and the torch means the light bearer or illuminated

[@phoenixphoenix1130]

Revelation 17:4-5,15 Jeremiah 51:7

[@javierfifteen6125]

"She's still standing proud me- you like the weather? wait 5 mins..

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

The women in this video explaining the history of the statue is gorgeous.

[@tahirahmed1776]

very informative thanx

[@samowens2530]

someone should tell this girl the true story. The statue was a gift to the freed slaves and featured a black woman breaking her shackles.

[@PazuzuOP]

what !!!!!!

[@AcroStiel]

*Easy and fast*

[@yeetman4953]

No

[@gone6442]

copper and gold was the statue made and it was the man that made it in the day in JUlY AND it was july 4

[@Mr3sixty360]

Why are there slavery shackles on a European Caucasian woman that is suppose to be free and was never a slave before coming to America?

[@bobrew461]

They are broken, UNDER her feet!

[@claudettejohnson7182]

The original statue of Liberty was a Black woman. It was a gift of freedom from slavery. That is why she had chains on her feet. White America did not approve so it was changed. Yet it is a symbol of freedom. You can see the original model in Saint Martin. She is beautiful. The beautiful black lady.

[@bartonpercival2147]

Claudette Johnson the statue in Saint Martin was a totally different sculpture and was designed in 2007, 121 years after the original Statue of Liberty came from France. Don’t see how they are related. Please do your research before making erroroneus statements

[@ammarh7036]

That’s all wrong it started with Egypt ended in New York

[@pandabeatbox3552]

Holy shit wow i just learned something new

[@Macdaddy.]

justice cannot sleep for ever

[@busybee8173]

make it happen let the world know the truth

[@thugline06]

She's fine I'd listen to her talk all day 😉

[@etikaisstillaliveuu2988]

Leonard Washington wtf ew

[@trishapaytasdaughter8602]

@@etikaisstillaliveuu2988 JAJAJS

[@omario8424]

The statue or the lady

[@mr_doomspire2813]

S I M P

[@348tacos7]

The statue of Liberty?

[@tamiawilliams1398]

I guess there not going to include the original design and meaning before this design

[@garynewman6281]

A slap in the face towards today's immigration

[@heatherbeshears4793]

Yes

[@bonnnti]

The mightiest woman!

[@jessesanchez8239]

I was there in 2019. And I have a toy of the head

[@eunicemoher6713]

so true, she originally was a Black female model, given to Blacks, a French Anti Slave free speaker thought this was a good idea, but good old RACIST America would not have it, but he insisted on leaving her chains on. It had nothing to do with the 7/4 celebration, artist died sad over this.

[@Crystal8146]

Actually she is in the Jersey harbor not in NYC just they claimed her as a symbol of NYC

[@The_Orange_Person]

HI

[@bigmoh4830]

lol imagine building your channel so much and the studio just to abandent it

[@Santiagogonzalez-cd1ir]

I like Lady Liberty thanks for Lady Liberty

[@rashadfelton668]

wow she is so lost and don't know the real history! smh

[@sharjjahnaziz4122]

+Rashad Felton I know. I feel sorry for her as well.

[@rashadfelton668]

+Sharjjahn Aziz hopefully her eye's are open

[@sharjjahnaziz4122]

I know she is under a contract by her production company. But it is not her fault. It is the researcher and the writer for that particular project.

[@rashadfelton668]

Your absolutely right smh they wrong for putting out lies to the world

[@sharjjahnaziz4122]

This is called " Propaganda" and it is ironic how she so talks about the history of the statue of liberty as if like there was nothing wrong.

[@passiveaggressive3001]

Она была сделана в России на Урале и подарена Франции но те отказались и подарили её Америке :-)и это не шутка.

[@sebaiiiiiii]

You robers's it was supposed to be in Egypt france wanted to give us it as a gift on Suez canal

[@bobrew461]

Not robbed! Egyptians did not want it! Neither did New York's elites! :-0

[@will_it_work]

The largest restoration occurred in the 1980's, and this video didn't even mention it!

[@starlightstarbright2744]

how do u know all this well anyway it was very educational

[@luisaguirre9655]

Tell the truth about Liberty being black at first! She was originally supposed to be black at first but when the Frenchman gave the design to the U.S. they didn't want it or like it so they changed it. And everyone who says it was supposed to be designed to the sculptors mom who was white is wrong. It was originally supposed to be for slaves and a symbol but of course the U.S. didn't like it and changed it to a "white" version. *faceplam*

[@BBB9860]

Luis Aguirre Simians...

[@i.b.2847]

it wasn't, there is no evidence of that anywhere, I don't know where you people get it from. first sketch shows an egyptian woman because it meant to be for Egypt,statue of liberty supposed to represent all mankind,not just one race and it was inspired by a Roman goddess, not a black woman. there is a whole article about it on national park service website to break the rumors. read it. oh, and about the skin made of copper as people think it represents black skin, actually copper was used only because it's light, weather resistant, easy to bend and cheap, it was commonly used for big sculptures.

[@holly5095]

OBV Paradox no she wasn’t she Was suppose to be balck she is suppose to be Cooper and turned blue

[@Woofwoof369]

Random Kawii Life she is still made of copper tho. Just green bc oxidation.

[@Qu33n]

“In 1886, The Statue of Liberty was a symbol of democratic government and Enlightenment ideals as well as a celebration of the Union's victory in the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery. Edouard de Laboulaye, the French political thinker, U.S. Constitution expert, and abolitionist, who first proposed the idea of a great monument as a gift from France to the United States was a firm supporter of President Abraham Lincoln and his fight for abolition. Laboulaye saw abolition not only as a way to eliminate immorality, but also as a way to protest repressive tendencies in France. As an abolitionist, Laboulaye was an honorary member of the Philadelphia branch (founded in 1862) of the Union League Club. The Union league Club was a group of people who were dedicated to the new Republican Party, the Union's cause in the Civil War, and the abolition of slavery. Additionally, Laboulaye was a cofounder and president of the French Anti-Slavery Society. This society was founded in 1865. In essence, it called upon all nations to abolish slavery. Additionally, the members also raised money that was then given to newly freed slaves in the United States. With the abolition of slavery and the Union's victory in the Civil War in 1865, Laboulaye's wishes of freedom and democracy were turning into a reality in the United States. In order to honor these achievements, Laboulaye proposed that a gift be built for the United States on behalf of France. Laboulaye hoped that by calling attention to the recent achievements of the United States, the French people would be inspired to call for their own democracy in the face of a repressive monarchy. When Laboulaye's Statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World" was completed, it not only represented democracy but also symbolized American independence and the end of all types of servitude and oppression. A broken shackle and chain lie at the Statue's right foot. The chain disappears beneath the draperies, only to reappear in front of her left foot, its end link broken. However, although the broken shackle is a powerful image, the meaning behind it was not yet a reality for African Americans in 1886.”

[@summerfitzhugh5562]

this was almost the day I was born I born 2013 August 30

[@Lessz959]

She has broken shackles, but who were the ones seeking freedom again?? Someone ring my bells

[@billstephens5472]

Lady Liberty was inspired by the end of the Civil War and emancipation (American Black Slavery). The connection to immigration came later.

[@tamerlynpruitt751]

I mean 196 she was finished being rebuilt

[@tamerlynpruitt751]

1996

[@doge205walker6]

Tamerlyn Pruitt did you can edit you comments

[@altafgamer4639]

Who's idea of buildings this stachu

[@Roulettes73]

1: *building 2: *statue 3* Why did your mom make you? 4* are you 6?

[@jannatjyoijyoti5260]

Wow so nice ☺☺☺

[@michaelsy806]

Well they didn't mention here how Americans reject this gift countless of times..

[@judyharl654]

Did not know our lady liberty's history.she is beautiful..god bless her and our beautiful America.

[@mq2311]

World most biggest gift given by France....wonder how much it costed to them?...

[@christadavis4216]

Real news wasn't so real after all. Smh

[@angelaschumacher2088]

June 17th is my birthday :D

[@JohnnieHotWheels]

My birthday is June 16th

[@simmyqueen8792]

Frenchip good one

[@superpalgals9053]

Wow the people from paris would be so happy caus the dont want her to break

[@RégentDeMarquis005]

We are washitaw

[@wadewilson8011]

Imagine America erecting the Statue of Liberty while they still had slaves. Funny if they would've had something that represents "freedom" liberty and justice for mankind, while at the same time black people weren't free. Good thing they waited 12 years after the slaves were freed to decide to give it as a gift. And then they waited 10 more years after that to deliver it.

[@paulb562]

hello. love the sandals you see. lady's. ancient Greece wearing also. similar. statue's also clodonesi think. and something else on the island of Rhodes there was a statue about same height. torch sandals not there on the island. disappeared. Nice video have a great day America

[@PedroHernandez-bv5qv]

she said "we" like she was there lol idk, watch that movie "get out" that just came out in theatres.... thats wat this chick reminds me of... or an alien

[@AwesmazingGuy]

"We" as in the american people

[@hinachaudhry07]

It is so cool

[@AnhNguyen-qm5lp]

it is festival... Very nice.

[@privateuser4995]

Curious fact: Gustave Eiffel wasn't French, he was born in Germany.

[@thierryrebillard6432]

Fake !!!en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_Eiffel

[@Artefact_Master]

No is born in Dijon a french city

[@superbeast6834]

who's watching this after it got destroyed by iran

[@david-m-creations799]

TELL THE TRUTH..

[@BBB9860]

DAVID M Simians...

[@dieztormenta]

This statue is France all of it.

[@ZeruWilde]

The statue of liberty was originally designed and constructed as a gift to egypt and egypt rejected it.

[@EricGates]

No one knows who Bartholdi modeled Lady Liberty after and the artist himself never said. But Mitchell believes her strong-boned face, and its troubled expression, were modeled after Bartholdi’s beloved but mentally disturbed brother, who ended up in an insane asylum.

[@Ramlich.]

That moment, when you're European, you've never been in NYC but you know more about the statue, than most Americans.

[@fishingwithsam7526]

Wow

[@daughterzionros2136]

Wonderful!!!!In the end-time prophecy (end of evil kingdom prevalent in our present earth), we see, daughter of Zion/beloved daughter of the most High God/Ms Heavenly Kingdom (a woman figure)…..and children of God/saints/elected ones in Heavenly Grace…..I see daughter of Zion as the most obedient/submissive child of God in Heavenly Grace-stayed tuned to do the will of God/with a desire to model Lord Jesus Christ’s teachings and life (desire peace, righteousness, thankful to Heavenly Father for grace, etc.).….I see torch as Light of the world (Gospel Matthew 5: 14)……For this is what the Lord says: “I will extend peace to her (Daughter of Zion) like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; (Isaiah 66: 12)….But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother. (Galatians 4: 26)….“The deliverer will come from Zion; he will turn godlessness away from Jacob. And this is my covenant with them when I take away their sins." (Romans 11: 26)….For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. ,,,, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God (Romans 8: 19)…. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Gospel Matthew 5: 1-12)…… “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven (Gospel Matthew 7: 21)….. Many people in our present earth are under the control of evil power due to sin/disobedient to our creator by first human creations in the beginning of creations (Genesis 3; Romans 5: 12; 1 John 5: 19; Job 9: 24)….Human spirit is dead/detached from heavenly/creator glory/knowledge/truth in sin…. Sin is forgiven and spirit become alive in heavenly grace and truth….Lord Jesus Christ brought Grace and Truth (Gospel John 1: 17)…So, this evil-filled (fights, wars, sufferings, death, fear, stress, robbers, abuses, persecutions, divorces, accidents, natural disasters, etc. ) earth will go away and our creator promised a peace, righteousness, etc. filled new earth for those who do His will (Isaiah 65: 17; 66: 22; 2 Peter 3: 13; Revelation 21; etc.)… Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion, see, your king is coming (Gospel John 12: 15)…..My Heavenly Father, your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Gospel Matthew 6: 10)….Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, come soon (Revelation 22: 20)!!!!

[@trejackson9240]

it's called lichens that formed on her

[@razalim2854]

this is namruz wife..

[@wolmaedm7012]

lady liberty was the real in france and people dont know