Souvenir program, statue of liberty opening day, 1886. Souvenir programme of the unveiling and presentation to the government of the united states of the bartholdi statue of liberty at liberty island, new york bay, on thursday, october 28, 1886. Apr 15, 2015 the statue of liberty ellis island solei coin program was signed into law by president ronald reagan on july 9, 1985, just a few days short of one full year before the planned july 4, 1986. The statue was extensively restored in time for her spectacular centennial on july 4, 1986. Courtesy of the library of congress photograph of a drawing of the statue of liberty in upper new york bay, 1883. The statue of liberty is 151 feet tall and stands on a pedestal that is 154 feet tall, making.
The statues likeness has also appeared in films, television programs, music videos, and video games, and has been used in logos, on postage stamps and coins, and in. On the inauguration ceremony, see american committee on the statue of liberty, inauguration of the statue of liberty enlightening the world by the president of the united states on bedloes island, new york, thursday, october 28, 1886 new york, d. Original 1886 bartholdi souvenir programdedication statue. Usa liberty souvenirs is perfect gift for those that love popular figure,great decoration for home, office or be a present for friend and family members. There was an avalanche of criticism architects declared the statue would blow over in the first storm. Souvenir program from the unveiling of the statue of. That the statue had everything to do with celebrating republican ideals and nothing to do with immigration is further demonstrated by the full name assigned itliberty enlightening the worldand its symbolism. In 1892, ellis island, adjacent to bedloes island, opened as the chief entry station for immigrants to the united states, and for the next 32 years more than 12 million immigrants were welcomed into new york harbor by the sight of lady liberty. The statue of liberty liberty enlightening the world. Standing on the shores of the new york harbor since 1886, the statue of liberty is a celebrated symbol of freedom and democracy. This foam replica of the famous statue features a crown with seven rays and holds a tablet with the date july iv inscribed upon it.
Oct 20, 2016 the statue of liberty was completed in paris in june 1884, presented to america by the people of france on july 4, 1884. On this date in 1886, president grover cleveland dedicated the statue of liberty as a gift from the people of france on what is now known as liberty island in new york harbor. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Each quality statue shows great detail of the statue of. President grover cleveland dedicated the statue on october 28, 1886, before thousands of spectators. The thing which appears to be a book is not a book its a tablet, also known as a tabula ansata a tablet evoking the law. Statue of liberty handmade artware model decoration 6 inch. Since 1933, the statue of liberty has been maintained by the national park service.
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Souvenir program, statue of liberty opening day, 1886 flickr. Seen as icon of the usa, the statue of liberty is seen on many patriotic souvenirs such as replicas, snow globes. Jan 23, 2020 there is a variety of food options on liberty island including salads, wraps, sushi, and sandwiches. As a souvenir of the unalterable friendship of the two nations. Each quality statue shows great detail of the statue of liberty. Get the best deals on statue of liberty memorabilia when you shop the largest online selection at. Unboxing the statue of liberty, 1885 rare historical photos. On a rainy october 28, 1886, the statue of liberty was officially unveiled in the united states.
Located on the 12acre liberty island in new york harbor, the statue of liberty was dedicated on october 28, 1886 and was designated a national monument on october 15, 1924. The arm, with its torch held high, was on display at. The statue was a gift from the people of france to the united states. French sculptor frederic auguste bartholdi was commissioned to make the statue of liberty in 1865. Lady liberty carries in her right hand the torch of liberty and in her left a tablet inscribed with july 4, 1776. The booklet states on one page that it is entered in the office of the librarian of congress at washington, d. The statue of liberty was conceived by french intellectuals in the shadow of the american civil war as a gift celebrating the abolition of slavery, the preservation of the union, and their continuing hope for a nation founded on the principles of individual liberty and equality. The tablet shows the inscription july iv mdcclxxvijuly 4. The campaign disseminated likenesses of liberty throughout the united states and the world, turning the figure into a household souvenir while raising more than enough money for the construction of the monumental stone pedestal. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Get the best deals on statue of liberty memorabilia when you shop the. Its copper sheets were reassembled, and the last rivet of the monument was fitted on october 28, 1886, during a dedication presided over by president cleveland.
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