The Statue of Liberty is a national symbol of the United States and represents freedom, democracy, and opportunity. It was originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. and a sign of their mutual desire for liberty, and it was also meant to celebrate the abolition of slavery following the U.S. Civil War. Over the years, the Statue has become much more and is now a universal symbol of freedom that stirs the desire for freedom in people all over the world. Some key features of the Statue of Liberty include:
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Libertas: The statue represents the Roman goddess Libertas, who personifies freedom.
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Crown: The crown of the statue has seven spikes, symbolizing the seven oceans and seven continents of the world, and emphasizing her message of welcome, inclusiveness, and freedom.
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Torch: The torch is a symbol of enlightenment, and it lights the way to freedom showing us the path to Liberty.
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Tablet: The tablet of law, held in the Statues left hand, has the date of American Independence July 4, 1776, written on it in Roman numerals.
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Chains: There are broken chains, or shackles, at the feet of the statue that symbolize her freedom.
The Statue of Liberty is recognized worldwide and has become one of the most famous man-made landmarks in the history of the human race.
