Additional Security Precautions Allow Visitors to Climb to the Crown
For more than a century, Lady Liberty has watched over New York Harbor. The seven sharp spikes on her crown represent the seven continents and seas. Her torch is a symbol of enlightenment. She's the green lady recognized around the world.
Today, her crown once again opens to the public. Visits to the crown and pedestal were suspended after Sept. 11, 2001, as a security precaution. The pedestal reopened to visitors in 2004.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced the crown would reopen in a... Full Story
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