The Woman with the Torch — Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty (1886)
A gift from France, 21 years in the making. On a rainy October day in 1886, the most American symbol of all revealed itself for the first time in New York Harbor.
Apr 26, 2026Back to Blog
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One Bomb Changed the Labor Movement — The Haymarket Affair (1886)
May 4, 1886. Chicago. A bomb exploded at a labor rally. Eight people died. The bomber was never identified. But eight labor activists were hanged anyway.
Apr 25, 2026