Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, including its origins as a gift from France and its construction, and explores the landmark's enduring symbolism of freedom, democracy, and friendship.

What is the Statue of Liberty? -- The big idea -- Bedloe's Island -- Designing the statue -- The hand with the torch -- The head -- The statue's guts -- The pedestal -- A home in America -- The new colussus -- Spiffing up the statue -- Timelines.