Scientific, Political, Artistic, and Controversial Aspects of the Statue of Liberty

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published 20/03/2008

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The Statue of Liberty holds great significance in the United States because of its symbolic and patriotic nature. It also represents hope; the statue bears the words “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” (Cable 3). Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi designed this majestic figure, one of the first works reflecting neo-classical style of architecture, as a benevolent gesture from the French people. Over a century has passed since then and with it came the myriad of controversy surrounding this national symbol. One of the controversies was over the issue of restoration: why and how will this century-old statue be restored? Another controversy is the growing threat of terrorism affecting the kinds of steps that should be taken to preserve the statue. The way in which these arguments were resolved had tremendous implications on the symbolism and historical value of the Statue of Liberty.

In 1865, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, a successful sculptor, opposed Napoleon's oppressive regime.
A fund-raising committee called the Franco-American Union was formed, with members from both nations.
Schematic display of the finished Statue of Liberty. (Photograph)
The Statue of Liberty has served as a bridge from the past to the future.
The Statue of Liberty has had and still continues to have many political applications as a piece of artwork.
Lady Liberty marked her fiftieth birthday in 1936, a time of national and international crisis.
A French-American Committee for the Restoration of the Statue of Liberty was formed in 1980.
One of the main controversies in the restoration process.
Just when the battle over restoration had settled down more problems arose after the September 11th terrorist attacks.