Probably just reinforcing SoyViking’s point about that not being the intention of the original architect but the Status of Liberty was actually a commemoration of the U. S.'s abolition of slavery.
(I feel like there might be a more natural way to mention that tidbit but I’m slogging through a work meeting and can’t think of how to; but your mention of slaves reminded me)
Probably just reinforcing SoyViking’s point about that not being the intention of the original architect but the Status of Liberty was actually a commemoration of the U. S.'s abolition of slavery.
(I feel like there might be a more natural way to mention that tidbit but I’m slogging through a work meeting and can’t think of how to; but your mention of slaves reminded me)