From the crown of her head to the souls of her feet (and under the pedestal) the Statue Of Liberty is a very special part of the identity of the American culture. Ever since the terrorist attacks on our country on September 11, 2001; the crown of the Statue of Liberty has been closed to tourists out of concerns for the safety and well-being of her visitors. It was announced today that the crown will re-open to visitors on July 4th, 2009.
To all the sons and daughters in the armed forces (military) who have fought and defended our country’s honor, freedom and way of life…we say thank you; we can never thank you enough for your sacrifice. To those who made it possible to look upon the visage of Lady Liberty and to take pride in her message; we also are grateful. To those who have worked to give money to her restoration and those who have labored and done the work…we appreciate you. We must take good care of our symbol of independence and freedom, we must protect her from the elements and from all things which seek to destroy her message. In this way we can continue to inspire and impact the lives of others around the world.
Once again, Lady Liberty will be making a statement just by standing her ground and welcoming those who come to her. Of course, they are making some adjustments to the way things are handled regarding visitors; but that is ok. She will be open! People can once again begin to travel to the place where so many of our families were greeted when they came to this country to begin life anew with hope and expectation of a long, healthy and prosperous life as an American. The visitors will see the view of the shore from Lady Liberty’s crown.
There is such a rich history relating to the Statue of Liberty and how she came to represent freedom to those who traveled to the United States. The gift that was made of her to our country from the people of France; to the comfort that she brings to the hearts of those who have come here from around the world…Miss Liberty speaks volumes about all who have been oppressed and have since broken free from their oppressors. She is a marvel to look at and a reminder that we must always remember to lift up those who have not known such freedom in their lives.
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