The Campaign · March 16, 1885

The statue is coming. The pedestal is not.

You are the editor of The World. The Statue of Liberty is packed for New York, the pedestal is a third built, and the money ran out. Congress said no. Boston, Philadelphia and San Francisco say yes please. Raise $100,000 from the public before the committee gives her away.

• Each week pick a headline, a cartoon and a benefit for the front page.
• Open the mailbag and feature one donor's letter. Match its theme to your headline for a bonus.
• Watch Spirit (public enthusiasm) and Rival pressure. If rival cities hit 100, she's gone.
• Pulitzer really did it by August 11, 1885. Can you beat him?