The Statue of Liberty, officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World. Lady Liberty was a gift from France to the United States to represent the friendship between the two countries established during the American Revolution. It was dedicated in 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for its centennial on July 4, 1986.
It stands just across New York Harbor from where the Twin Towers stood.
Liberty's crown will re-open on July 4
Lady Liberty's 125th anniversary on 10.28.11.
