Governor Al Smith Honored In Ceremony At Boyhood Home

The transcript describes a symbolic act where a slab from a New York sidewalk, significant to Al Smith's childhood, is blessed and placed on a Liberty ship named after him. This act ensures that the helmsman will always stand on the sidewalks of New York, highlighting the deep connection and legacy of Al Smith with the city.

What is the purpose of the stone mentioned in relation to the Liberty ship?

What does the phrase 'Always stand on the sidewalks of New York' imply?