Standing Proud: The Story of the Statue of Liberty at Costume SuperCenter

For people entering New York Harbor and the United States for the first time, one of the first things people see is the Statue of Liberty. Lady Liberty has been a fixture in New York Harbor for years and has greeted millions of visitors and immigrants to the country. The Statue of Liberty has been a symbol of the United States for years and has an interesting story behind her.

During the American Revolution, the colonists fought the British for freedom and independence from the tight rule that England had. During its fight for independence the colonists received a substantial amount of help from the French who were one of the biggest enemies of the British.

The French were so pleased that the Americans had signed its Declaration of Independence and gained its freedom from England, that in 1886, the French wanted to commemorate the one hundred year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They were looking to give the people of the United States a gift from the French people showing the friendship between the two countries.

The gift that the French gave America was the Statue of Liberty, which has an official name of Liberty Enlightening the World. The Statue of Liberty, dedicated on October 28, 1886, depicts a woman holding a torch up high and a tablet inscribed with the date of the Declaration of Independence.

The Statue is 151 feet tall and sits on a pedestal which brings the total height to 305 feet. It is made out of copper over a steel frame, and is weatherproof so that it can withstand all types of weather. The Statue is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and has been a popular tourist destination for millions of people. For many immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty has been one of the most welcome sights after a long journey by ship.

The Statue of Liberty has been a welcoming sight to millions of people and the inscription is one of the most famous sayings:

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
‘ With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

The Statue of Liberty has stood for more than one hundred years as a symbol of freedom and independence. It is one of the most recognizable icons in the world. To help understand the history of the Statue of Liberty here are some important resources:

Written by Michael S. Atwood

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