There is one thing that is irreplaceable, America’s true and pure freedom: the freedom to speak or write whatever one pleases and the freedom choose whatever religion one follows. America is blessed with the gift of freedom and safety that is fair for all. What other monument symbolizes freedom better than the Statue of Liberty? Dating back to 1876, the statue was sculpted by David Michelangelo, and was a gift from France to the United States. It was to help strengthen the trust and the peace of both nations. While it was made from France, the style was of one of an Arabian woman. The copper statue consists of seven rays on her crown, each representing a continent; and broken chains lay on her feet; this showed the freedom from being ruled by a monarch and truly free freedom. The …show more content…
Those who have made sacred promises to help for the less fortunate, but to make everyone more fortunate. For those that are starting a new life, the poem on the bottom of the statue says it all. “Give me your tired,your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Those with troubled pasts and a confusing present have a brighter future in this country. Those who became wearily of what happened back home will sleep without a fight. All immigrants are welcomed to the place of opportunity. The Statue of Liberty raises her torch to welcome and celebrate the blessings of coming to such a place. She greets all with the same warm smile. These thoughts has not been forgotten for me. As being brought from immigrant parents, I am quite thankful for the blessing of the United States and for the Statue of Liberty to welcome my family into her arms. Like with people, the Statue of Liberty also had many struggles. The funding of the pedestal was quite
In 1776 the United States of America became a great nation, free from Britain's rule. We became a nation full of freedom and opportunity, symbolized by many great icons. The Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, this great nations capitol, the District of Columbia, and the greatest of these icons, our American Flag. Our flag symbolizes to the world our strength, determination, and the rights and freedoms of our people. The very sight of it has given men the courage and willingness to sacrifice their own lives in order to protect what it symbolizes. But where did it come from? For more than a century it has been disputed by historians that the story of Betsy Ross, a widow from Philadelphia could be given the honor of handcrafting the first American Flag. So is it fact or a delightful fable that has weaved its way in as part of our American history?
...o captivating. Additionally, it does make an extensive number of appearances at various ceremonies and great events, such as the opening ceremonies of sporting events and national holidays such as Independence and Memorial Day. However, “The Star Spangled Banner” embodies a much broader and more abstruse, cryptic connotation. It illustrates America’s attitude of perseverance when facing seemingly indomitable adversities or unachievable ambitions. It represents America’s unfaltering faith, traditional values, and ethical laws that have come to characterize America’s individuality. It signifies America’s past, a historic reminder that unites the people and instills, in their hearts, a profound sense of patriotism and glory. Most of all, “The Star Spangled Banner” symbolizes the truth of what America truly means–“the land of the free and the home of the brave”.
Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.
…cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, the tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door! [sic]” (Lazarus 10)
There have been the fights for our freedom and fights against each other. Through all of the battles, the American flag stood strong and proud. There have been many sacrificed deaths for our freedom. The flag stands for every person that ever gave up their life for the good of our country. The people that were at the front line standing proud for our nation are the real heros. That is what the flag really stands for. The everyday citizens that continue to fight while we continue our normal lives. Many people may not think of the American flag as much but it stands for so much more than just what our eyes can
I lift my lamp beside the golden door! ( quoted in The New Colossus, Emma Lazarus).
Following the steps of the Dutch who first came to Lower Manhattan, we embarked on the Staten Island Ferry on Sunday, Nov. 10, and we could see one of the world’s most famous figures: The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the U.S. that was put in such a strategic and historic place. The view of the green icon from the boat that was transporting passengers from Staten Island to Lower Manhattan, with the skyline of New Jersey in the background, and New York to our right, was a delightful experience. Not one person on the ferry was like the other, one could see people from all over the world, joined together and representing New York’s diversity, trying to relive the same experience that the Dutch had centuries ago. Some people take this ride every day for work; others were simply tourists or inhabitants of the New York metropolitan area.
had long since come to represent liberty and freedom for the United States and using its
One of the most noticeable things that you see when you are entering the New York harbor is the enormous Statue of Liberty. More than 4 million people have visited the Statue of Liberty. It was given to us by the French as a symbol of friendship. Over the years, Lady Liberty has been a symbolic icon to people all over the world. To some people, her presence means freedom and a new beginning. Our Lady Liberty is a monument people will never forget once they see it in person. The Statue of Liberty has stood as a beacon for americans and immigrants universally. Until September 11, 2001, the Statue of Liberty was open to the public and visitors were able to climb the winding staircase inside the statue to the top of her crown for a spectacular view of New York Harbor. Even though
As a conclusion freedom of speech, free education, and freedom of religion are three of the greatest things that we Americans have. Those are just a few of the great rights that we have in America. There are many many more, but those are just a few that are important to me. Some of them more important to me than others. Those are also reasons why I am blessed to be an American, and to have so much freedom. That freedom did not come easy it was fought for by our heroes the veterans, and we can never take our freedom for
an American icon that is much loved and recognized around the world. So, while we are dedicated to
I chose to write about the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty serves as a symbolic fixture of the principles America was founded on. She represents freedom, liberty, and opportunity. The location of the Statue of Liberty is an amazing feat in itself, it is right in the middle of a very wide and a very deep Hudson river, and at the time it was brought there, with the limited technology, was amazing. Adding to the location, The State of Liberty as everyone knows is right next to the old customs ports where thousands of hungry, and poor immigrants fresh off the boat would pass through looking for a better life. The fact that Liberty is a woman is an ingenious idea because a woman tends to be more sympathetic and willing to help, if Liberty was a man the statue would seem more cold, stiff, and even militant. Throughout history statues have been built to represent a great moment but the Statue of Liberty was build to symbolize a great idea and country. At that time in history people were flocking to America because they were either being persecuted in their home countries or they were just disappointed at the status of their lives and wanted to come to “the land of opportunity” to start a new life.
The Statue of Liberty stands in the New York Harbor and has greeted many immigrants into Ellis Island. At the time, Lady Liberty was letting them know that their journey to find freedom, democracy, and a better way of life, was officially over. The Statue of Liberty is very important to many Americans because of what it represents. (Statue of Liberty National Monument)(Immigration)
Many people feel a strong sense of patriotism and nationalism when they view a monument. Pride in one’s country is a great feeling. Monuments help bring out those feelings of nationalism. Homeland monuments such as the Statue of Liberty and Madison Square Garden makes one feel special. Millions of people from all over the world come to where you call home to view something that is special to you. We take such things for granted too often.
“Freedom.” It is a word with many different connotations, but symbolizes one central idea: Liberty. Freedom has always been deeply embedded in the history of our nation. Throughout time, many Americans have fought for freedom. From the Pilgrims, who set sail from England to the shores of Cape Cod to escape religious persecution, to the Founding Fathers of America who fought for freedom from England’s oppression, our fellow Americans have always fought for what they believed in. They gained certain freedoms that they thought would not only be important to them, but to future generations. However, it is evident that society today does not value those same freedoms.