A Moment with Lady Liberty
She
stands tall in the harbor, torch in hand, a beacon of freedom and welcome. The Statue of Liberty isn’t just a monument—it’s a powerful symbol of hope, democracy, and second chances.
A gift from France in 1885 to celebrate the U.S. centennial and the
countries’ shared ideals, she arrived in 350 separate pieces that needed to be assembled. She has since lived, in all her glory, on what's now called Liberty Island.
Liberty Island is located in New York Harbor and is officially part of New York State, even though it sits just off the coast of New Jersey. The land belongs
to New York, while the surrounding waters belong to New Jersey—which is why people from both states like to claim her.
Lady Liberty’s green color? That’s not paint. She’s made of copper, and over time, the metal developed a natural patina—a thin layer of oxidation that actually protects the statue from further
corrosion.
She’s been green since about 1920.
Some fun facts you might not know:
Her full name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
She wears a size 879 shoe.
The statue is 305 feet tall from the base to the tip of her torch.
The seven spikes on her crown represent the seven continents and seven seas, symbolizing universal liberty.
At her feet are broken chains—a powerful but often overlooked symbol of freedom from oppression.
She’s more than a monument—she’s a reminder that hope, courage, and fresh starts are always possible. Whether you
see her up close or from a postcard, she’s one of those rare icons that never loses her meaning.
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