The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France in honor of the gracious friendship with the U.S.A., arrived in New York harbor on this day in 1885.
"Lady Liberty" came across the Atlantic ocean on the French ship "Isere", disassembled into 350 individual pieces packed in over 200 cases. The sea had been quite rough in spots, and the "Isere" almost sunk a few times along the way. Lady Liberty, made of iron and copper, was completely reassembled a year later.
The introduction of Lady Liberty took place on October 28th, 1886. The ceremony was presided over by the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland. In his address, he declares a clear message is now symbolically sent throughout the world by very presence the Statue of Liberty, and that would be the following: 1) a Declaration of Freedom...for all! 2) Democracy...is a fair form of government to all walks of life!
The initial intention of France sending the Statue of Liberty was to keep in remembrance the friendship between France and the United States during the American Revolution.
The statue itself was designed by the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. He modeled the Statue of Liberty...after his own mother. A French engineer named Gustave Eiffel, assisted in the making of the Statue of Liberty....and then a few years later had some idea about making a tower (lol...but oh so true!).
Originally, Lady Liberty was to be completed in 1876, which was the 100th year anniversary of the American Revolution. The delay resulted from a lack of funding to complete the making of the statue itself. In fact, the pedestal of Lady Liberty was financed right here in the United States. France had invested over $250,000 into the project which converted to today's money would be over 5 million dollars!
In the summer of 1884, the Statue of Liberty was complete. On June 17th, 1885 Lady Liberty arrived at Bedloe's Island in New York's harbor, the sheer weight of Lady Liberty alone being over 450,000 lbs.
The height of the Statue of Liberty is more than 305 feet, measuring from the pedestal she stands on to the very top of her torch.
Another excerpt from the initial ceremonial speech given by President Grover Cleveland was: "...we will not forget that Liberty is here...and has made her home here: nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."
The French sculptor Barthodi, expressed his design of her as "Liberty Enlightening the World". At that time, the Statue of Liberty was taller than any other structure in New York City.
Originally, the Statue of Liberty had a copper colored look, but over the years via a process called "patination", her color changed to a greenish blue.
Ellis Island, opening in 1892 to welcome all those coming from other shores, saw with their own eyes Lady Liberty "standing tall" as they entered America's harbor. Immigrants from the world over gave her the nickname "Lady Liberty" and over the next 62 years over 12 million immigrants were greeted by her....Lady Liberty!
In 1903, a plaque was inscribed to Lady Liberty, in the form of a sonnet written by the American poet Emma Lazarus. It was actually written 20 years earlier to aid in the funding for her pedestal. The plaque was placed in the interior wall of the pedestal, and it is here you find the now famous quote given by Lady Liberty:" Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to be free."
In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge designated the Statue of Liberty as a National Monument. During that time, Lady Liberty was given a multi-million dollar restoration, including a new torch with a gold, leaf-covered holder of the flame.
President Reagan had a rather lavish celebration for her on July 4th, 1986. Following the terrorist attack on 9/11 2001, the Statue of Liberty closed. In 2004, the base, pedestal, and observation of Lady Liberty was re-opened. The "Crown of Lady Liberty" did not re-open to the public until July 4th, 2009.
The torch of Lady Liberty has been closed since 1916. There was an incident that year referred to as "The Black Tom Explosions", where German agents (WWI) actually caused damage to the area where Lady Liberty presided.
Today...she is fine!...and standing tall....
Note: Remembering the quote from the sonnet now inscribed in her pedestal, also reminds me of a quote from another, many years before Lady Liberty....and His quote is available to each one of us today. It comes from Saint Matthew 11:28-30, and goes something like this:
" All those who are tired and wore-out, all those who even when following "religion" have only added weight to the heavy burdens you already carry...I bid you...come...Come to Me.
Here is what we will do: we will plan a get-away...a time to get-away with Me...for there you will find the time to recover your life, you will actually find your life...and the life you seek...in Me. So, come, let us get-away, take a real rest with Me, and when you have been refreshed, we will walk together...just you...and Me! We will walk together...you will see how I do it...how I deal with life...and you will learn to deal with your everyday things in life...just like I do it!
You will learn to dance with the "Rhythms of Grace" as you go through life, and the heavy burdens you have carried...are no more...for I will carry them...just for you! We will enjoy the company of one another, and you will find your life free...in Me, no heavy weights to slow you down, to carry, or trouble you."
A Few Extra....:
1. Winds of 50 miles an hour can cause Lady Liberty to sway up to 3 inches, and the Torch can "swing" up to 6 inches.
2. The 7 "rays" coming from her crown represent the 7 seas and continents of the world. Each "ray" is about 9 feet in length and each weigh approximately 150 lbs.
3. The tablet in her left hand measures 23 feet, 7 inches x 13 feet, 7 inches. The tablet has the inscription of the date of American Independence...it is in roman numerals: JULY lV MDCCLXXVI (July 4th, 1776).
4. There are chains and a broken shackle at lady Liberty's feet, symbolizing freedom from oppression and servitude.
"Lady Liberty" came across the Atlantic ocean on the French ship "Isere", disassembled into 350 individual pieces packed in over 200 cases. The sea had been quite rough in spots, and the "Isere" almost sunk a few times along the way. Lady Liberty, made of iron and copper, was completely reassembled a year later.
The initial intention of France sending the Statue of Liberty was to keep in remembrance the friendship between France and the United States during the American Revolution.
The statue itself was designed by the French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. He modeled the Statue of Liberty...after his own mother. A French engineer named Gustave Eiffel, assisted in the making of the Statue of Liberty....and then a few years later had some idea about making a tower (lol...but oh so true!).Originally, Lady Liberty was to be completed in 1876, which was the 100th year anniversary of the American Revolution. The delay resulted from a lack of funding to complete the making of the statue itself. In fact, the pedestal of Lady Liberty was financed right here in the United States. France had invested over $250,000 into the project which converted to today's money would be over 5 million dollars!
In the summer of 1884, the Statue of Liberty was complete. On June 17th, 1885 Lady Liberty arrived at Bedloe's Island in New York's harbor, the sheer weight of Lady Liberty alone being over 450,000 lbs.
The height of the Statue of Liberty is more than 305 feet, measuring from the pedestal she stands on to the very top of her torch.
Another excerpt from the initial ceremonial speech given by President Grover Cleveland was: "...we will not forget that Liberty is here...and has made her home here: nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."
The French sculptor Barthodi, expressed his design of her as "Liberty Enlightening the World". At that time, the Statue of Liberty was taller than any other structure in New York City.Originally, the Statue of Liberty had a copper colored look, but over the years via a process called "patination", her color changed to a greenish blue.
Ellis Island, opening in 1892 to welcome all those coming from other shores, saw with their own eyes Lady Liberty "standing tall" as they entered America's harbor. Immigrants from the world over gave her the nickname "Lady Liberty" and over the next 62 years over 12 million immigrants were greeted by her....Lady Liberty!
In 1903, a plaque was inscribed to Lady Liberty, in the form of a sonnet written by the American poet Emma Lazarus. It was actually written 20 years earlier to aid in the funding for her pedestal. The plaque was placed in the interior wall of the pedestal, and it is here you find the now famous quote given by Lady Liberty:" Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to be free."
In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge designated the Statue of Liberty as a National Monument. During that time, Lady Liberty was given a multi-million dollar restoration, including a new torch with a gold, leaf-covered holder of the flame.
President Reagan had a rather lavish celebration for her on July 4th, 1986. Following the terrorist attack on 9/11 2001, the Statue of Liberty closed. In 2004, the base, pedestal, and observation of Lady Liberty was re-opened. The "Crown of Lady Liberty" did not re-open to the public until July 4th, 2009.
The torch of Lady Liberty has been closed since 1916. There was an incident that year referred to as "The Black Tom Explosions", where German agents (WWI) actually caused damage to the area where Lady Liberty presided.
Today...she is fine!...and standing tall....
Note: Remembering the quote from the sonnet now inscribed in her pedestal, also reminds me of a quote from another, many years before Lady Liberty....and His quote is available to each one of us today. It comes from Saint Matthew 11:28-30, and goes something like this:
" All those who are tired and wore-out, all those who even when following "religion" have only added weight to the heavy burdens you already carry...I bid you...come...Come to Me.
Here is what we will do: we will plan a get-away...a time to get-away with Me...for there you will find the time to recover your life, you will actually find your life...and the life you seek...in Me. So, come, let us get-away, take a real rest with Me, and when you have been refreshed, we will walk together...just you...and Me! We will walk together...you will see how I do it...how I deal with life...and you will learn to deal with your everyday things in life...just like I do it!You will learn to dance with the "Rhythms of Grace" as you go through life, and the heavy burdens you have carried...are no more...for I will carry them...just for you! We will enjoy the company of one another, and you will find your life free...in Me, no heavy weights to slow you down, to carry, or trouble you."
A Few Extra....:
1. Winds of 50 miles an hour can cause Lady Liberty to sway up to 3 inches, and the Torch can "swing" up to 6 inches.
2. The 7 "rays" coming from her crown represent the 7 seas and continents of the world. Each "ray" is about 9 feet in length and each weigh approximately 150 lbs.
3. The tablet in her left hand measures 23 feet, 7 inches x 13 feet, 7 inches. The tablet has the inscription of the date of American Independence...it is in roman numerals: JULY lV MDCCLXXVI (July 4th, 1776).
4. There are chains and a broken shackle at lady Liberty's feet, symbolizing freedom from oppression and servitude.
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