Why is the Statue of Liberty a national symbol?
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Originally a gift from France to commemorate America’s 100th birthday, the statue has become the emblem of a nation.HistoryFrance presented the Statue of Liberty to the United States in appreciation of the friendship formed between the two countries during the American Revolution. Although America’s centennial was 1876, the memorial was not completed and delivered until 1886.SignificanceOriginally named “Liberty Enlightening the World,” the statue was intended to be a symbol of human liberty and international friendship. It stands on Liberty Island at the entrance to New York Harbor, facing the Atlantic Ocean.Time FrameBetween 1870 and 1900, the population of the United States nearly doubled, from 38,500,00 to 76,000,000. Because the statue overlooked the place where European immigrants entered the country, it came to represent freedom and a new life.SymbolismWhile the statue itself is symbolic, each part of it
