Lesson 81 of 84 · Immigration
⭐ 30 XPThe Statue of Liberty and Its Message
The Statue of Liberty is a powerful symbol of freedom and hope for many immigrants arriving in the United States.
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The Statue of Liberty is a powerful symbol of freedom and hope for many immigrants arriving in the United States. Gifted by France in 1886, she stands tall in New York Harbor, welcoming people from all over the world. The statue holds a torch that represents enlightenment and a tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence. For countless immigrants, seeing the Statue of Liberty meant they were starting a new life filled with possibilities.
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The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the U.S. by France in 1886.
She symbolizes freedom and hope for immigrants.
The statue holds a torch and a tablet with an important date in American history.
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