| Located on a 12 acre island in New York | | | | is derived from Libertas, ancient Rome's |
| Harbor, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening | | | | goddess of freedom from slavery, oppression, |
| the World was a gift of friendship from the | | | | and tyranny. Her raised right foot is on the |
| people of France to the people of the United | | | | move. This symbol of Liberty and Freedom is |
| States and is a universal symbol of freedom | | | | not standing still or at attention in the |
| and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was | | | | harbor, she is moving forward, as her left |
| dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as | | | | foot tramples broken shackles at her feet, in |
| a National Monument in 1924 and restored for | | | | symbolism of the United States's wish to be |
| her centennial on July 4, 1986. | | | | free from oppression and tyranny. The seven |
| | | | spikes on the crown represent the Seven Seas |
| Today the statue of Liberty has become the | | | | and seven continents. Her torch signifies |
| icon that represents America in the hearts | | | | enlightenment. The tablet in her hand |
| and minds of many tourists. It is also a | | | | represents knowledge and shows the date of |
| quintessential symbol of freedom and | | | | the nation's birth, July 4, 1776. |
| liberation from oppression and represents all | | | | |
| things good about the United States. It is | | | | Visitors arrive by ferry onto Liberty island |
| said that the statue's location in New York | | | | by traveling across New York City Harbor. |
| Harbor was chosen so that it would serve as a | | | | They are usually allowed to climb the statue |
| sign of welcome to all those entering the | | | | from the inside, using the narrow circular |
| Land of the free- USA, such as tourists, | | | | stairs that only allows visitors walk in a |
| immigrants and returning American | | | | single file. Most visitors climb right up to |
| expatriates. | | | | the crown of the statue from where they have |
| | | | an inspiring as well as a breathtaking view |
| The Statue of Liberty's classical appearance | | | | of New York City across the Harbor. |