500 Great Facts to Know About America by Bill Adler

Author:Bill Adler [Adler, Bill]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-06-202887-7
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 1992-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

c. 1871—Tossed out of West Point for failing chemistry once too often, James McNeill Whistler won the hearts of Americans with his painting Arrangement in Gray and Black (better known today as Whistler's Mother). A subdued portrait of a matronly woman with a kind face, he chose the model for her innocuous appearance. He had no idea that millions of Americans would idealize the woman and react with such enthusiasm.

265.If you want it done—do it yourself

c. 1884—The copper sculpture Liberty Enlightening the World was formally presented to the United States in Paris, as a symbol of the enduring Franco-American alliance. Unfortunately, there was no place back home to put the 152-foot statue and money had to be raised for the selection and preparation of the site. Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World waged a one-man campaign to resolve the dilemma, and thanks to his efforts, Liberty Island was chosen and made ready for the Lady of the Harbor.

266. Painting the West

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