The National Park Service has reopened the Statue of Liberty.
Its the first time since the 2001 terrorist attacks
destroyed New York's World Trade Center. However, most of the 152-foot historic copper landmark is still closed off to visitors.
Visitors to the historic moument have two tour choices: A walk around the
promenade, atop the star-shaped fort where Lady Liberty stands,
or take an elevator inside the pedestal to her calf level,
which is about 10 stories high. There, they can look upward
through a glass partition and view the panoramic harbor and New York's City's skyline from
an observation deck.
The Statue of Liberty's museum has also been reopened, as well.
Its inside the base, and explains her history plus has various artifacts on
display.
The Statue of Liberty National Monument is located on Liberty Island, and operated under the authority of the National Park Service.
She was a gift from France over one hundred years ago, in
recognition of friendship established during the American
Revolution. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, democracy,
and international friendship.
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