WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.

Detailed explanation-2: -The crown of the statue has seven spikes that represent the seven continents and oceans, she is carrying a tablet or book of law representing how democracy should govern the people and a torch symbolizing enlightenment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Statue of Liberty’s torch lights the way to freedom showing us the path to Liberty. Even the Statue’s official name represents her most important symbol “Liberty Enlightening the World".

Detailed explanation-4: -Today, the Statue of Liberty remains an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy, as well as one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.

Detailed explanation-5: -A tablet in her left hand is inscribed with the date of the United States Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776). A broken shackle and chains lie at the statue’s feet, representing liberty breaking the chains of bondage, including the abolition of slavery in the United States.