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The statue became a symbol of welcome for all immigrants coming to America, as well as a universal symbol of freedom. However, according to the statue historian Barry Moreno, it “was never built for immigrants.”
The Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor on the tiny island known today as Liberty Island. Opening on January 1, 1892, the island was initially named Ellis Island and became the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States as the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954.It was,” he recalled, “built to pay tribute to the United States of America, the Declaration of Independence, American democracy, and democracy throughout the world. It honored the end of slavery, honored the end of all sorts of tyranny and also friendship between France and America.”
"For the vast majority of immigrants, Ellis Island truly was an "Island of Hope" - the first stop on their way to new opportunities and experiences in America. For the rest, it became the "Island of Tears" - a place where families were separated and individuals were denied entry into this country."
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the United States through the portal of Ellis Island welcomed
by the sight of "Lady Liberty".
Open portal to liberty
An island so small
Its gateway to America
Heeded freedom’s call…
A call to come in
Away from daily strife
Where bloodshed ruled
Under blade of the knife…
Where bondage and chains
Were left far behind
No more tears and scars
Only peace of mind…
Where heart and mind
The spirit’s retreat
Welcomed those who came in
To rest and replete
But not without toil
Labor nor skill
For freedom’s not free
Just the free will…
The will to be better
The will to overcome
To honor and pledge
The beat of her drum
The heartbeat of America
Standing guard, proud and strong
The Statue of Liberty
Embodied a daily song
A song about courage
To stand up and fight
On that you could see
By her very might
In New York Harbor
Lady Liberty stands tall
Her torch ever burning
Beacon of liberty for all
Open portal to liberty
Ellis Island so small
Its gateway to America
Beckons freedom for all
©2012 Awakenings
Sharla Lee Shults
Sharla Lee Shults
- Official dedication ceremonies were held on __________________.
- Total overall height from the base of the pedestal foundation to the tip of the torch is ____ feet ___ inches.
- Height of the Statue from her heel to the top of her head is _____ feet, ___ inches.
- The face on the Statue of Liberty measures more than ___ feet tall.
- There are _____ steps from the pedestal to the head of the Statue of Liberty.
- A tablet held in her left hand measures ___' __" tall and ___' __" wide inscribed with the date _____________________.
- The Statue has a ___-foot waistline.
- There are _____ rays on her crown, one for __________________, each measuring up to _____ feet in length and weighing as much as _____ pounds.
- Total weight of the Statue of Liberty is _________________.
- At the feet of the Statue lie _____________________________.
- During the restoration completed in 1986, the new torch was carefully covered with thin sheets of _____________.
- The exterior copper covering of the Statue of Liberty is _____________. thick and the light green color (called a patina) is the result of ____________________________
America was founded on the premise of freedom: liberty and justice for all! Let us not forget the sacrifices made, as well as those still being made today, to maintain that freedom.
Your flag, my flag, Our Flag!
History Of Ellis Island: Great video!
What other iconic Gateway is celebrated on October 28?
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It's An Iconic Arch!
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