At the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., stands a 46-inch-tall model of an American icon – the Statue of Liberty – whose origin story may surprise you. "When this idea began, it was ...

Soar over the iconic Statue of Liberty with this stunning drone footage, capturing the majesty of this world-famous symbol of freedom and democracy. Standing tall on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, ...

Yes, the poet and author penned “The New Colossus.” But she also did so much more. On this day in 1849, Jewish writer and activist Emma Lazarus was born in New York City. Lazarus is, of course, most ...