002 The Statue of Liberty & Immigration History

In this episode of In The Past Lane, the American history podcast, we look at a little-known aspect of American immigration history - the story behind the Statue of Liberty and how it came to symbolize America's tradition of welcoming immigrants. Next, I speak with historian Vincent Cannato about why immigration is now - and seemingly always has been - a hot-button political issue; Finally, it's The History Skinny, the segment where historian Stephanie Yuhl and I examine how history has made the headlines in recent days. Show page and credits at www.InThePastLane.com  Suggested Readings: Vincent Cannato, American Passage: The History of Ellis Island Elizabeth Mitchell, Liberty's Torch: The Great Adventure to Build the Statue of Liberty Edward Berenson, The Statue of Liberty: A Transatlantic Story (Yale, 2012). John Higham, "The Transformation of the Statue of Liberty," in John Higham, Send These to Me: Immigrants in Urban America (Johns Hopkins, 1984). Yasmin Sabina Khan, Enlightening the World: The Creation of the Statue of Liberty (Cornell, 2010). The New York Times, October 28, 1886. Music Credits for Episode 002 Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (courtesy, JayGMusic.com) Kevin McCleod, "Impact Moderato" (Free Music Archive) Lee Rosevere, "Going Home" (Free Music Archive) Andy Cohen, "Trophy Endorphins" (Free Music Archive) The Bell, "I Am History" (Free Music Archive)