[Harmless Teddy Bear]

You know, that Statue of Liberty.

Came from the french, you remember.

Sure I remember but the bacon saving occurred in the 20th century and the Statue of Liberty was given in the 19th century so it couldn't have been a reward for something that hadn't happened yet.

Did we do some french bacon saving in the 1800 that I don't recall?

[WhiteGuy]

No kidding..............

I guess you've pointed out my ignorance.

Thank you!

I guess we can add the french back to the list of "places where American Tax dollars have been wasted".

[Neophyte]

Did we do some french bacon saving in the 1800 that I don't recall?

American revolution occurred at least 30 years BEFORE the French one... I think, Americans gave the French the very idea of what to do.

Well, with all that Jacobean terror, the Frenchies didn't get it quite right... but that's a different story. The fact is, the statue was well deserved in the 19th century.