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New York Up Close: The Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty was the creation of French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, who presented it to the United States in 1886 as a celebration of the long-standing friendship between France and the United States.

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From Sea to Shining Sea: New York City (2:14)

New York City has been home to many immigrants from around the world. The city is also the financial capital of the world.

Geography of the USA: New York City (0:33)

Explore the geography of New York City in this clip.

New York Up Close: Contemporary New York (26:12)

This program examines how events of the past century have affected New York's population and role in the U.S. and world economies.

New York Up Close: The Statue of Liberty (4:27)

The Statue of Liberty was the creation of French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, who presented it to the United States in 1886 as a celebration of the long-standing friendship between France and the United States.

New York Up Close: Government and Civil Liberties (4:56)

This chapter provides an overview of the tension between liberty and governmental power in America, using the Alien and Sedition Acts and Japanese American internment as examples. Take a look at this clip to learn more about freedom and security.

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New York Up Close: The Statue of Liberty (4:27)

The Statue of Liberty was the creation of French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, who presented it to the United States in 1886 as a celebration of the long-standing friendship between France and the United States.

New York Up Close: Government and Civil Liberties (4:56)

This chapter provides an overview of the tension between liberty and governmental power in America, using the Alien and Sedition Acts and Japanese American internment as examples. Take a look at this clip to learn more about freedom and security.

New York Up Close: Building Economic Opportunity (5:06)

As the population of New York City increased in the 19th century, commuters needed an efficient means of transportation from Brooklyn to Manhattan. The Brooklyn Bridge was constructed from 1870 to 1883.

New York Up Close: Underground Railroad (4:29)

The Underground Railroad was a system of safe houses by which escaped African American slaves were able to escape to the North. New York was a center of abolitionist activity and contained several important stops on the Underground Railroad.

New York Up Close: Tracking New York's Population (4:44)

This chapter deals with the history and functions of the United States Census Bureau and discusses some demographic characteristics of New York City. According to the 2000 census, New York is the most populous and diverse city in the country.

New York Up Close: Contemporary New York (26:12)

This program examines how events of the past century have affected New York's population and role in the U.S. and world economies.

Geography of the USA: New York City (0:33)

Explore the geography of New York City in this clip.

From Sea to Shining Sea: New York City (2:14)

New York City has been home to many immigrants from around the world. The city is also the financial capital of the world.