New York
The Statue of Liberty Symbols
Sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi Creator of the State of Liberty
What is a symbol? A symbol stands for an idea. The Statue of Liberty is know around the world as a symbol for freedom.
Location: Northeast Region She stands on Liberty Island, New York in the New York Harbor
Crown with 7 spikes The 7 spikes of the crown represents the 7 seas and 7 continents of the world.
Torch Represents liberty
Broken Shackles Represents freedom from tyranny that once bounded this country to England
Tablet Represents the book of law and order
Writing on the Tablet Represents the day America declared herself free from England, the Declaration of Independence
What is her true meaning? The Statue of Liberty started off as a sign of mutual friendship between America and France, but has grown to have a stronger meaning. She stands for freedom to millions of immigrants who have escaped from injustice and found freedom and liberty in America today!
Ms. Clavier’s Trip to the Statue of Liberty
Manhattan Skyline
Ellis Island