We spring for the pedestal. The Statue of Liberty. 1865, French lawyer Édouard René Lefebvre de Laboulaye’s idea. It was to commemorate the bond twixt France and America.

THE STATUE OF LIBERTY.; AN EXCELLENT MODEL OF THE PEDESTAL THROWN OPEN TO VIEW. Share full article. Oct. 10, 1883. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

Get up close and personal to Lady Liberty herself on one of these Statue of Liberty tours. Both an iconic New York attraction and one of the best views in NYC, going to the Statue of Liberty is a ...

The Statue of Liberty is an icon of our political freedom. The Cross is an icon of our spiritual freedom. The Statue of ...

You can also visit the Statue of Liberty’s crown. After climbing up 162 stairs from the pedestal, you'll be rewarded with sweeping views of the city. Tickets must be purchased online in advance ...

US should return Statue of Liberty, French politician says Published: Mar. 18, 2025, 11:24 a.m. FILE - The Statue of Liberty is seen from the Staten Island Ferry, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in New York.