From the archives: Charles Kuralt connected the Statue of Liberty - CBS News
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The reopening of Ellis Island to the nationalist during America's bicentennial twelvemonth prompted CBS News' Charles Kuralt to connection his thoughts connected the show of Lady Liberty arsenic viewed by generations of immigrants, and connected the diverseness of a federation that welcomed those from each onshore seeking a harmless haven and opportunity. For these caller Americans, Kuralt said, "They carried our greatness successful their baggage." (Originally broadcast May 28, 1976.)