Liberty Enlightening the World
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.
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Pedestal Closure
The inside of the Statue of Liberty remains closed for renovation until the end of 2012. Visits to Liberty Island continue all year.
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Torch Webcams
See live views of the Statue of Liberty and New York City from the Statue's torch.
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Social Media
The Statue of Liberty is on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Follow us online!
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Did You Know?
Freedom is not standing still. A symbolic feature that people cannot see is the broken chain wrapped around the Statue's feet. Protruding from the bottom of her robe, the broken chains symbolize her free forward movement, enlightening the world with her torch free from oppression and servitude.