Statue of Liberty
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“Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment is now displayed in a museum near the statue. ”
– Atlas Obscura
"For millions of immigrants, the first glimpse of America was the Statue of Liberty, growing from a vaguely defined figure on the horizon into a towering, stately colossus."
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"It's hard to imagine a more evocative and familiar symbol of the United States than the lady with the torch."
"For the millions who came by ship to America in the last century... Lady Liberty, standing in the Upper Bay, was their first glimpse of America."
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Try to go early on a weekday to avoid the crowds that swarm in the afternoon, on weekends, and on holidays.
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"In a city full of American icons, the Statue of Liberty is perhaps the most famous."
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"Lady Liberty—or Liberty Enlightening the World, as she’s officially known—was a gift from France on America’s 100th birthday."
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