Statue of Liberty - Symbol of Freedom and U.S. History #1484905 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white line drawing depicts the Statue of Liberty in full stature, emphasizing key symbolic elements: the raised torch of enlightenment, the inscribed tablet marking U.S. Independence Day (July 4, 1776), the seven-rayed crown representing the seven seas and continents, and broken chains at her feet signifying freedom from oppression. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and gifted to the United States in 1886, the statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor as a global emblem of democracy and hope.

Used in educational resources, history websites, classroom printables, and travel guides to illustrate the Statue of Liberty’s design and symbolism; targets users seeking historical facts, teaching materials, or visual references for academic or tourist purposes.