Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th birthday ( VIDEO)

Posted on October 29 2011 by Scott Heidler / AlJazeera

French tribute to US values will get facelift next year after serving as beacon of hope for more than a century.

The iconic Statue of Liberty, a gift from France in tribute to democracy and freedom in the US, has celebrated its 125th birthday.

The monument became a symbol of hope for millions of immigrants due to its prominent location in New York harbour, near Ellis Island, where newcomers were processed upon arrival.

 

 

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One Response to “Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th birthday ( VIDEO)”

  1. JOHN LUWIHARTO says:
    October 30, 2011 at 1:25 am

    God bless American and USA. Longlife for Democracy, Freedom, Humanright, Equility, and Justice.
    JL.311011

    Reply

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