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In 1876 a full-scale model of
the arm and torch was shipped to Philadelphia and put on display.
Just the flame of the model on display was thirteen feet (400
centimeters) high and twelve men could stand around the edge of
the torch. The model was later displayed in New York City.
Funds
began coming in to begin building the pedestal, but not nearly
enough were received for completing it. A newspaper called "The
World" began writing articles about the statue. The newspaper
pointed out how terrible it would be to have France send over
such a beautiful and expensive gift and have no pedestal built
on which it could rest. After the newspaper came out, one might
suppose that a wealthy man would sign over a check for the full
amount. The truth is; however, no one felt the need to do such
an act. Instead, gifts of $1.00 or less came in from school children,
housewives, and everyday workers struggling to make a living.
People in America sacrificed to give funds for the building of
the pedestal, just as the French citizens and school children
had sacrificed to give funds for the building of the statue.
In
the Bible, God teaches us the importance of working together.
When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, God told Moses
to build a Tabernacle where He could dwell among them. The Tabernacle
was to be built from God's own design. Moses needed much gold,
silver and many jewels, and other expensive materials for the
construction of the Tabernacle. God did not tell Moses to have
just a few very rich men give materials for the constructions
of the Tabernacle. God wanted all the people of Israel to have
an opportunity to give of their goods for the Tabernacle's construction.
God knew that the people of Israel would feel more a part of
building their Tabernacle if each one gave of himself for its
construction.
In
all, a large number of people (120,000) sent in small amounts
of funds for the construction of the pedestal. In 1885 the pedestal
was being hurriedly constructed.