A Statue Of Liberty Stamp That Didn’t Actually Feature The Statue Of Liberty
Today in 2010, the US Postal Service released a new stamp featuring the Statue of Liberty - well, sort of. And that “sort of” ended up being a big and expensive deal.
Raise A Glass Of Red Drink On Juneteenth
There are lots of traditions that come with Juneteenth, like the foods and drinks that end up on the table at Juneteenth parties. A lot of these refreshments include the color red, and that’s on purpose.
The Statue Of Liberty Sat In Pieces Until A Crowdfunding Campaign Got The Job Done
Today in 1886, the U.S. dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York. It was hard times when Lady Liberty first arrived in the country, but eventually a 19th century-style crowdfunding efforts raised enough money to raise the statue onto a pedestal.