Statue of Liberty - Iconic Symbol of Freedom in New York Harbor #3712704 (License: Personal Use)

Crafted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel, the copper-clad statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It features a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, holding a torch above her head and a tabula ansata inscribed with the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The seven-pointed crown symbolizes the seven continents and seas, while the broken chains at her feet signify freedom from oppression.

This image is commonly used on travel websites, educational resources, government portals, and historical articles about American landmarks. It serves users seeking information on tourism, U.S. history, immigration, or civic symbolism-especially around national holidays like Independence Day.