Happy Birthday, America! | Lady Liberty
USA | New York City | Statue of Liberty / also known as "Lady Liberty". Her upraised torch symbolizes enlightenment and guides people toward freedom and justice. The seven spikes on her crown represent the seven oceans and seven continents of the world. Hidden at her feet are broken chains and shackles which symbolize the abolition of oppression and the end of enslavement following the American War of the Rebellion ( The Civil War ). The statue is a gift from the people of France. ( Archives: July, 2010 ).
Happy Birthday, America! | Lady Liberty
USA | New York City | Statue of Liberty / also known as "Lady Liberty". Her upraised torch symbolizes enlightenment and guides people toward freedom and justice. The seven spikes on her crown represent the seven oceans and seven continents of the world. Hidden at her feet are broken chains and shackles which symbolize the abolition of oppression and the end of enslavement following the American War of the Rebellion ( The Civil War ). The statue is a gift from the people of France. ( Archives: July, 2010 ).