WE PUT HER THERE: THE CONTRIBUTORS

From the first concept to the final rivet, The Statue of Liberty was the creation of volunteers. Strange to say, no government was involved.

This documentary tells the exciting story of who was involved: hundreds of thousands of ordinary citizens from all walks of life, even children, gave their small earnings to realize Miss Liberty, first in France and then in the U.S. It took 14 years to consummate.

A strong script includes the words of Auguste Bartholdi, her sculptor; hundreds of authentic 19th century pictures show how this historic people-to-people gift came to take her stand in New York harbor.

Directed by Joan Kraft
2000, 29 minutes
Purchase: $195 Classroom Rental: $55

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"The quick pace and brevity of this video is sure to hold the interest of students interested in learning about who originated and designed the Statue of Liberty, and who funded its creation." - School Library Journal

"Each step in the statue's creation, including designing, building, shipping, and dedicating the sculpture, is well illustrated in this fascinating study for students and history buffs." - Booklist (American Library Association)

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