Recent Statue of Liberty Commentaries

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Who We Were. Who We Are…
Today, America is 250 years old. This Fourth of July, amid deep national division, it seems worth asking a simple question: Which of our country’s monuments speaks most clearly to the promise of America? It sits in New York Harbor. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, dedicated in 1886 as a tribute to freedom and democracy. For...
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July 4, 2026
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An Act of Faith
Near the end of Ken Burns’ documentary on the Statue of Liberty, historian David McCullough reflects on the statue’s symbolism. “She isn’t a warrior. She isn’t bombastic or threatening. She isn’t a symbol of power. The Statue of Liberty is an act of faith.” McCullough emphasizes the core values that have always been essential to America’s growth and resilience in...
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March 3, 2025
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Choreographer of Disaster
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I Am Not a Politician, and I Have No Partisan Loyalties
This is the opening statement delivered by Jack Smith, former Special Counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice, before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September...
A Man of Incorruptible Integrity
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HUMAN VALUES: NOT SPECIFIED
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