The Statue of Liberty 自由女神像组员：2号谢银霞、12号黄铷、52号刘雪、63号陈淑燕History and cultureNPS - Statue of Liberty National Monument Liberty Island - circa 1930sThe Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as this international friendship.Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designer of the Statue of Liberty Details Why is the Statue green? The Statues copper has naturally oxidized to form its familiar “patina“ green coating. This patina is as thick, in many places, as the copper behind it and is protecting the copper from naturally wearing away. Is the Statue of Liberty an image of a man or woman? Classical images of Liberty have usually been represented by a woman. The Statue of Libertys face is said to be modeled after the sculptors mother. What do the seven spikes on the Statues crown（王冠） represent? The seven seas and continents of the world. Is the torch（火炬） open?No. The torch has been closed since the “Black Tom“ explosion of July 30, 1916, which was one of the largest acts of sabotage to our nation prior to the event of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Many people think theyve been there and confuse it with climbing a spiral staircase which goes to the crown. National Park Service staff climb must climb a narrow 40ft. ladder in order to maintain the floodlights which light the torch. Is the crown open? No. The crown has been closed since September 11, 2001. Since the Statue is anything but a conventional structure, making it easier for people to exit the crown, in the event of any emergency, is not possible. The National Park Service has therefore decided to close the crown. How tall is the Statue of Liberty? The Statue is 305ft. 1in. from the ground to the tip of the flame. It is the equivalent height of a 22-story building. In 1886, it was the tallest structure in New York. See more Statue Statistics. Which direction does she face? The Statue of Liberty faces Southeast and was strategically placed inside of Fort Wood which was a perfect base for the Statue. The Statues position was also perfect for ships, entering the harbor, to see her as a welcoming symbol. What is written on the Statues tablet? The tablet of law, held in the Statues left hand, has the date of American Independence July 4, 1776, written on it in Roman numerals. What does the torch represent? The torch is a symbol of enlightenment. The Statue of Libertys torch lights the way to freedom showing us the path to Liberty. Even the Statues official name represents her most important symbol “Liberty Enlightening the World“. The Statues current replacement torch, added in 1986, is a copperflame covered in 24K gold. It is reflective of the suns rays in daytime and lighted by 16 floodlights at night. The original torch was removed in 1984 and is currently inside the lobby of the monument.The New ColossusNot like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land;Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch whose flame Is imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome； her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities . “Keep ancient lands your storied pomp!“ cries she with silent lips.“Give me your tired your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!“ Poem on the pedestal不似希腊伟岸铜塑雕像 拥有征服疆域的臂膀 红霞落波之门你巍然屹立 高举灯盏喷薄光芒 您凝聚流光的名字 放逐者之母 把广袤大地照亮 凝视中宽柔撒满长桥 海港 “扼守你们旷古虚华的土地与功勋吧！”她呼喊 颤栗着缄默双唇： 把你， 那劳瘁贫贱的流民 那向往自由呼吸，又被无情抛弃 那拥挤于彼岸悲惨哀吟 那骤雨暴风中翻覆的惊魂 全都给我! 我高举灯盏伫立金门! Did you know? Several agencies have been official caretakers of the Statue of Liberty. Initially, the U.S. Lighthouse Board cared for the Statue as the first electric lighthouse or “aid to navigation“ (1886 - 1902), followed by the War Department (1902 - 1933) to the National Park Service (1933 - current). The Statue of Libertys face was said to be modeled after the sculptors mother, Charlotte. This colossal statuary follows design going back to ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.