The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World
To the sculptor form is everything and is nothing. It is nothing without the spirit – with the idea it is everything.
– Victor Hugo, May 13, 1885
The Statue of Liberty, standing in New York Harbor, is the most symbolic sculpture in United States. Since the inauguration on October 28th 1886, it is the first thing sea-borne visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans see upon entering New York Harbor and has been known as a beacon of freedom to much of the world.
The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World is the symbol of ideals of human liberty and friendship to the whole world. It was a gift, in 1884, by the people of France to represent the friendship between United States and France established during American Revolution. The statue is situated in Liberty Island in New York harbor, and French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue. The Statue of Liberty was declared a national monument by Presidential proclamation on October 15, 1924 and it earned UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1984.
The image is taken from the “Statue of Liberty” article of Wikipedia posted on November 13, 2007. This image is originated by William Warby on Flickr captured from the Circle Line ferry, Manhattan, New York.
I think this was a great post. All too often we as Americans take important landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty for granted. I enjoyed reading your text and feel that the symbolism is extremely important. thanks