Artist Basil Watson is creating the first statue of an African American, Civil War hero Robert Smalls, to be placed on South Carolina's Statehouse grounds.

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Robert Smalls​ escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship and became a top Union naval officer and South Carolina lawmaker.

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The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the people of France to commemorate 100 years of Franco-American friendship. The statue also commemorates the centennial of America’s ...

Michelle Obama’s portrait painter Amy Sherald cancels show amid Trump administration’s push against leftist ideology.

A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes is racking up millions of views online with its swipe at US President Donald Trump 's immigration and deportation policies.

A towering mural in France of the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes is racking up millions of views online with its swipe at U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation policies.

A mural depicting the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes in the northern French city of Roubaix has sparked a flurry of comments on social media over its intended swipe at US President Donald ...

Ever paid a visit to New York's Statue of Liberty? If not, you'd be surprised how tall it is. But if you've never visited, guessing its height can prove to be quite challenging. Just ask New York ...

A mural by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes with her hands, in Roubaix, northern France, Monday, July 14, 2025.