Philip Reid Saves the Statue of Freedom

by Eugene Walton and Steven Lapham

On December 2, 1863, a bronze statue was placed atop the dome of the United States Capitol. Standing more than 19 feet tall, the figure called "Freedom" was designed and created during a period of great turmoil in American history. But at one point during its creation, it wasn't clear the statue would even get to its final destination. One man, in particular, played an important role in seeing the statue through to completion. His name was Philip...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585368199
• ISBN13: 9781585368198
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6