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The Symbolism Of The Statue Of Liberty

Situated in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island, the Statue of Liberty has served an iconic image of freedom. Let’s look at it closely and discover its symbolism!
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The Symbolism Of The Statue Of Liberty
  • The United States received the Statue as a gift from France in 1886. Its full name is Liberty Enlightening the World, hence the torch symbolizing the candle-flame that enlightens.
  • The figure clad in robes reminds us of the Roman goddess of freedom, Libertas.

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  • The seven rays on the crown of the Statue symbolize the seven oceans and continents.
  • Broken chains at the feet of the Statue represent the victory over tyranny and oppression.

  • Lady Liberty has Morton’s Toe; her second toe is longer than the big toe. This is an allusion to the Greek ideals of beauty, who found it aesthetically attractive.
  • The form of the tablet, called a keystone, in the left hand of the Statue symbolizes that the nation is based on law.
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