60: Why is the Statue of Liberty so important?

Dad and Me Love History by Paul Letters

Apr 27, 202418:10Education

A beacon of hope, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States and to a new life. The statue overlooks New York harbour, close to Ellis Island immigration centre: if the USA is a land of...

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