Statue of Liberty: Our Nation’s First Civic Crowdfunded Project
Did you know the Statue of Liberty is the earliest example of a civic crowdfunded project in the U.S.? In the late 19th century, the people of France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a symbol of friendship and freedom. However, the statue’s pedestal needed to be constructed, and funds were scarce. The American people wereread more