Welcome to the history tricks where any resemblance to a boring old history lesson is purely coincidental.

As is our tradition on or near July 4th, which is American Independence Day for those of you outside of our

borders, we would like to bring you again the story of the Statue of Liberty.

And it's not just about the United States,

it's about the United States in France.

It's a story of friendship,

of the common people coming together

for a goal on two sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

It's about the changing meanings of national symbols and we just thought it was very important this time of year to reflect on how she has changed in the public eye over the years.

And so, without further ado, on with the show.

And here's your 30 second summary.

She was born among silverware, paid for with nickel,

dressed in copper, and held up by an iron framework and the hopes and dreams of generations

of Americans.

Not the end.

Let's talk about the Statue of Liberty. But first let's drop her into history. In

1886, the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson was first published.

Carl Ben's patented and began manufacturing the Ben's patent motor wagon,

the first automobile powered by a gasoline engine.

Sigmund Freud opened his first private practice in Vienna.

Jacob's pharmacy in Atlanta began selling Coca-Cola.

After fighting for his homeland for over 30 years,

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