The Statue of Liberty
Situated on Liberty Island, the statue has an inspiring history and remains a significant landmark in its host country.
History and Design
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886. Designed by the French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the statue's construction began in France in 1875. It was then disassembled and transported to the United States in 1885, where it was reassembled on Liberty Island.
Location and Geography
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island, formerly known as Bedloe's Island, in New York Harbor. The island is situated off the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City, United States.
Symbolism and Meaning
The statue's official name is "Liberty Enlightening the World." It represents the Roman goddess Libertas, who symbolizes freedom and democracy. The statue holds a torch in one hand, symbolizing enlightenment, and a tablet in the other hand, inscribed with the date of the United States Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776).
Statue of Liberty National Monument
In 1924, the Statue of Liberty was designated as a National Monument by President Calvin Coolidge. It is managed by the National Park Service, and visitors can access the statue by taking a ferry from either Battery Park in Manhattan or Liberty State Park in New Jersey.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Located nearby on Ellis Island, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum showcases the history of immigration to the United States. Many immigrants who arrived in America through Ellis Island caught their first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of hope and a new beginning.
The Statue
of Liberty remains an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world to the United States.
Its location on Liberty Island in New York Harbor serves as a poignant reminder of the principles upon which the United States was founded and continues to inspire people with its message of liberty and enlightenment.
