This slideshow reminded me of my last visit to see Lady Liberty and some of the pictures I took then.
Isn't she lovely?
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| photo by Carol Frugé |
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| photo by Carol Frugé |
The little people at the base of the statue's plinth look up to the torchbearer who welcomes the tired, poor and huddled masses yearning to breathe free, a familiar line from the poem "The New Colossus."
Independence Day makes me want to be a better student of American history, as well a citizen who prizes the heritage of this country. Parades and fireworks and picnics are a great way to celebrate, but it's worth remembering too what sets this day apart––because freedom isn't free.
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| Poem written by Emma Lazarus in 1883, engraved on a bronze plaque inside the Statue of Liberty |
Check this out: Earthcam view of the Statue
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| Photo taken at the George W. Bush Library, where I visited last week |
I like that this flag emphasizes the story, of which each of us is at least a footnote.
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