Happy Independence Day, America! “May the sun in his
course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own
country!” ~ quote by Daniel Webster. Photo #1
by Jeff Krause
Fireworks in front of the Lincoln Memorial and
Washington Monument. Mark Twain said, “Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to
government, when it deserves it.” Photo
#2 by Will Marlow
St Louis Gateway Arch and fireworks, St Louis,
Missouri. “You may be a redneck if…your lifetime goal is to own a fireworks
stand,” ~ quote by Jeff Foxworthy. Photo #3
by Philip Leara
July 4th in New York City. Erma Bombeck said, “You have
to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a
parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of
strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the
potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have
overeaten, but it is patriotism.” Photo #4 by
Barry Yanowitz
Big bang in San Mateo County, California. “And so, my
fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do
for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do
for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man,” ~ quote by John F.
Kennedy.
Photo #5 by Dave
Marine Sgt. Geovanni Cruz, 28, from New Britain, Conn.,
celebrates Independence Day July 4. Elmer Davis said, “This nation will remain
the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” U.S.
Marine Corps Photo #6 by Staff Sgt. Clinton Firstbrook
In Boston, confetti rains down at the completion of the
song Stars and Stripes Forever on Independence Day. Hamilton Fish said, “If our
country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth
living for in time of peace.”
U.S. Navy Photo #7 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick
Gearhiser
Taken from Brooklyn, with the Manhattan Bridge in the
foreground. Fourth of July. “The United States is the only country with a known
birthday,” ~ quote by James G. Blaine. Photo #8 by
Barry Yanowitz
The photographer wrote, “Seriously, what goes better
together than baseball and fireworks?” Photo #9
by Jason Rodman
No matter how we spend our July 4th day — picnics,
parades, music — Americans all enjoy fireworks to celebrate America’s Birthday.
“There are those, I know, who will say that the liberation of humanity, the
freedom of man and mind, is nothing but a dream. They are right. It is the
American dream,” quote by Archibald MacLeish. Photo
#10 by Peter Patau
Empire State Building with fireworks. “Everything that
is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in
freedom” ~ quote by Albert Einstein. Photo
#11 by Bob Jagendorf
Navy Pier Fireworks From Adler Planetarium, Chicago.
Thomas Paine said, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must,
like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Paine also said, “The duty of a
patriot is to protect his country from its government.”
Photo #12 by Chris Smith
Fourth of July fireworks at the Seattle Space Needle.
“I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange
any gifts. You just go to the beach and watch fireworks. It’s always fun,” ~
quote by James Lafferty. Photo
#13 by Michael B. @ NW Lens
Detroit Fireworks. Samuel Adams said ~ “The liberties
of our country, the freedom of our civil Constitution, are worth defending at
all hazards; and it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. We have
received them as a fair inheritance from our worthy ancestors: they purchased
them for us with toil and danger and expense of treasure and blood, and
transmitted them to us with care and diligence. It will bring an everlasting
mark of infamy on the present generation, enlightened as it is, if we should
suffer them to be wrested from us by violence without a struggle, or to be
cheated out of them by the artifices of false and designing men.” Photo
#14 by memories_by_mike
4th of July Fireworks and White House, Washington DC.
James Madison said, “I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of
the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power
than by violent and sudden usurpations.” Photo #15
by Matthew Straubmuller
Independence Day fireworks illuminate the night sky
over the Pearl Harbor Memorial, Hawaii. “Posterity: you will never know how much
it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good
use of it,” ~ quote by John Quincy Adams.
U.S. Navy Photo #16 by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason
Swink
Fireworks at Mount
Rushmore National Memorial ended a day full of patriotic entertainment and
celebrations. Paul Sweeney said, “How often we fail to realize our good fortune
in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy.”
Photo #17 by National Park Service
Fireworks display over Statue of Liberty. “Democracy is
the government of the people, by the people, for the people,” ~ quote by Abraham
Lincoln.
Photo #18 by Dave Bledsoe
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Webb
salutes as the American flag is presented on stage during the Boston Pops
Fireworks Spectacular at the Charles River Esplanade. Did you know: During the
War of 1812 this Star Spangled Banner, as America’s flag was referred to, was
the inspiration for Francis Scott Key, who composed what later became our
National Anthem.
Photo #19 by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary
Ward
Happy birthday, America! War Memorial in Washington
DC…Freedom is not free. “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know
I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me, ~ Lee
Greenwood. Photo
#20 by Vinoth Chandar
Countless millions have been awed by visiting America’s
most iconic statue. Lady Liberty, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and
dedicated on October 28, 1886, was a gift to the United States from the people
of France. After the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, the Statue of Liberty
“reopened” on July 4, 2013. Photo #1 by
Mr. Nixter
NPS Did You Know: “The
French ship “Isere” transported the Statue of Liberty’s 300 copper pieces packed
in 214 crates to America. Although the ship nearly sank in rough seas, it
arrived in New York on June 17, 1885. The Statue’s parts remained unassembled
for nearly a year until the pedestal was completed in 1886.” Photo #2 by
Barry Yanowitz
Statue of Liberty, New York City as seen on July 4,
2013, the day America’s icon reopened:
“Hundreds of thousands of visitors swarmed Lady Liberty and her home, Liberty
Island, a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan and uninhabited save for the
127-year-old woman who symbolizes freedom, from her shimmering torch to the
broken chain at her feet.” Photo #3
by Douglas Palmer
The beaten copper clad figure known as the Statue of
Liberty is actually called ‘Liberty Enlightening the World’,” noted the
photographer. She was closed for renovations
for most of 1938, then again for a major restoration project from 1984 to 1986.
After 9/11, Liberty Island was closed due to security concerns for three years
before opening in 2004; “the pedestal reopened in 2004 and the statue in 2009,
with limits on the number of visitors allowed to ascend to the crown.” Interior
upgrades was cited for her closure from from Oct. 2011 – 2012. She then opened
for only one day before Hurricane Sandy, with Liberty Island and the statue
reopening on July 4, 2013. Photo #4 by
Koshy Koshy
Before reopening on America’s birthday, NPS reported,”On
October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall over New Jersey. The Statue of
Liberty is on Liberty Island, a 12 acre island located a mile south of lower
Manhattan. Normally, the confines of the New York Harbor protect Liberty Island
from extreme weather. However, when Hurricane Sandy hit, Liberty Island was in
the direct path of a massive storm surge. Nearby in Battery Park, water rose
13.8 feet (4.2m). On Liberty Island, that meant nearly 75% of the Island was
under water.” Although the statue was not damage, “the Island’s utilities,
backup generator, and power systems were destroyed. The passenger and auxiliary
docks were severely damaged and brick pathways have been uprooted around the
Island.”
Photo #5 by NPS
Liberty soaks in her morning sun. Visitors to her crown
must have prior reservations to climb 354 steps up the narrow, winding
staircase. A 40 feet ladder leads to the torch, but no visitors are allowed
access to the balcony surrounding the torch; that stopped in 1916 for “safety
reasons” after the ‘Black Tom’ explosion.
Photo #6 by NPS
Rainbow appears in Liberty’s FDNY spray mist. Liberty
Island restoration after Hurricane Sandy included 53,000 new paving stones,
2,000 feet of granite, and security and surveillance upgrades such as a new-and-improved
facial recognition system.
Photo #7 by NPS
NPS noted, “While most of New York City sleeps in after
long nights of holiday parties, Park Rangers at the Statue of Liberty arrive
early to prepare the Island for the day. This week, Ranger Bill captured the
Lady just as the sun started to peak over Brooklyn.”
Photo #8 by NPS
Did you
know? “Bartholdi placed his Statue on a federally owned island called
‘Bedloe’s’ in New York Harbor. His original concept was to place a statue of a
woman at the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869.” Photo #9
by Dan Alcalde
If you can’t make it to Liberty Island right now in
person, then the National Park Service, EarthCam and The Statue of Liberty-Ellis
Island Foundation, Inc offer numerous web cams for your armchair
viewing pleasure, including TorchCam, CrownCam, Live Streaming View
from the Torch, Statue of Liberty
Cam, and even an Interactive Panorama
from the top of the Statue of Liberty TorchCam. Photo #10 by
Barry Yanowitz
Rare, historic photos: This enlarged sectional model of
left hand holding tablet shows the method of construction. From “Album des
Travaux de Construction de la Statue Colossale de la Liberte destinee an Port de
New-York,” released in 1883. Wikipedia explained, “The head
and arm had been built with assistance from architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who
fell ill in 1879. He soon died, leaving no indication of how he intended to
transition from the copper skin to his proposed masonry pier. The following
year, designer Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was able to obtain the services of the
innovative designer and builder Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel.” As you probably
guessed, Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel is best known for the world-famous Eiffel
Tower.
Photo #11 by Albert Fernique (1841?-1898) / NPS Historical Handbook / Library of
Congress
Workmen constructing the Statue of Liberty in
Bartholdi’s Parisian warehouse workshop; first model; left hand; and
quarter-size head–Winter 1882. Photo #12 by Albert
Fernique (1841?-1898) / Library of Congress
NPS Did You Know:
“Freedom is not standing still. A symbolic feature that people cannot see is the
broken chain wrapped around the Statue’s feet. Protruding from the bottom of her
robe, the broken chains symbolize her free forward movement, enlightening the
world with her torch free from oppression and servitude.” Top: The Statue of
Liberty arrived in New York Harbor, the toes of Miss Liberty found a home on
American soil, circa 1885. Bottom: Superintendent O. Camp by broken shackle and
chain, showing the large scale upon which Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, the
sculptor, worked. Right: Broken shackles, axe head and left foot at base of Lady
Liberty, circa 1984.
Photo #13 by Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, Manhattan / Library of
Congress & #14 by
NPS
& #15 by Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress
& #15 by Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress
Observation windows in Statue of Liberty’s tiara, circa
1985. According
to NPS, “Visiting the crown of the Statue of Liberty is one of the most
rewarding experiences of any trip to New York City. Starting in 2009, the
National Park Service implemented a new system that requires advanced
reservations for access to the crown. This reservation system is much different
than how the public accessed the crown prior to 2001. The procedure for
reserving crown tickets and accessing the crown is detailed” on the NPS site.
Photo #16 by Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress
View up staircase of the interior of main frame, circa
1988. Wikipedia explained, “In the
early 1980s, it was found to have deteriorated to such an extent that a major
restoration was required. While the statue was closed from 1984 to 1986, the
torch and a large part of the internal structure were replaced.” Photo
#17 by Jet Lowe / Library of Congress
Near the bottom of the sculpture looking up. Photo #18 by
Jet Lowe / Library of Congress
Close-up details of right foot showing missing rivets
in 1984. Photo
#19 by Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress
The height of her hand is 16 ft 5 in (5 m); her index
finger is 8 ft 1 in (2.44 m); her right arm is 42 ft (12.8 m) in length. The
tablet is 23 ft 7 in (7.19 m) in length with a width of 13 ft 7 in (7.19 m).
Left: Detail of tablet with inscription “JULY IV. MDCCLXXVI” in 1985. That means
means July 4, 1776, and it’s the only inscription found on the Statue of Liberty
itself. Right: Detail of torch with worker dismantling scaffolding in 1985. Photo #20 by
Jack E Boucher / Library of Congress & #21 by Jack E.
Boucher / Library of Congress
1984 view looking down on top of head showing body
enclosed in scaffolding. Also in 1984, “the Statue of Liberty was designated
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The UNESCO ‘Statement of Significance’ describes
the statue as a ‘masterpiece of the human spirit’ that ‘endures as a highly
potent symbol—inspiring contemplation, debate and protest—of ideals such as
liberty, peace, human rights, abolition of slavery, democracy and
opportunity’.” Photo #22 by
Jet Lowe / Library of Congress
Her nose is 4 ft 6 in (1.48 m) and she measures 17 ft 3
in (5.26 m) from chin to cranium. Left: Left side of Lady Liberty’s face in
1984. Right: Detail behind left ear, showing damage to a ringlet of her hair in
1985. Photo
#23 by Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress & #24 by Jack E.
Boucher / Library of Congress
1984 before scaffolding surrounded the statue, overall
view of Liberty Island looking northwest with Jersey City in the background. Photo #25 by
Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress
Left: 1984 — View of the “old” flame, torch platform
and fingers on hand, looking northeast. Right: 1985 — New torch and flame in
place as workers begin dismantling the scaffolding. During the day and at dusk,
the gold-leaf coating on the new torch reflects the sun’s rays; after dark, 16
floodlights light up in the torch, light it up. Photo #26 by
Jack E. Boucher / Library of Congress & #27 by Jack E.
Boucher / Library of Congress
Original torch of the Statue of Liberty, constructed in
1876, and taken down in 1984. It’s currently located in the monument’s lobby.
Photo #28 by NPS
Left: Here is the statue in 1984. In 2011, NPS wrote,
“We are about to undergo another renovation–but this time there will be no
scaffolding and Liberty Island will remain open to visitation.” Right: Lady
Liberty at 100. Centennial celebrations as seen from Battery Park in NYC as Lady
Liberty turned 100 years old. The statue was first installed on June 19,1885;
the centennial celebration was held during Independence Day weekend in 1986.
Photo #29 by NPS & #30 by
~BostonBill~
Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island from the sky in
2010. The island is 14.7 acres and wasn’t officially called Liberty until 1956. “In
1937, by proclamation 2250, President Franklin D. Roosevelt expanded the Statue
of Liberty National Monument to include all of Bedloe’s Island, and in 1956, an
act of Congress officially renamed it. It became part of the National Register
of Historic Places site Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island and
Liberty Island in 1966.” The Height of copper statue is 151 ft. 1 in. (46 m);
the foundation pedestal at ground level to the tip of her torch is 305 ft 1 in.
(93 m).
Photo #31 by Blaž Vizjak
Liberty attacked by waves and storm surge from
Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Photo
#32 by Gordon Tarpley
Yet there she still stands under a rainbow after a
stormy day.
Photo #33 by NPS
NPS suggested, “During the winter snows, stay warm and
burn off calories by writing your name on the Liberty Island lawn (using your
feet).”
Photo #34 by NPS
The “new” copper torch is covered in 24K gold leaf and
lighted by floodlight at night. Left: Moon and Lady Liberty’s torch on New
Year’s Eve. Right: Seagull flies over Miss Liberty.
Photo #35 by NPS & #36 by David Paul
Ohmer
A beautiful Liberty Island sunset. Things to do on
Liberty Island include visiting the NPS Information Center, with advanced
reservations recommended you can visit the pedestal, and it’s required to visit
her crown. It took 21 years for the Statue of Liberty to progress from an idea
to a colossal copper statue and “the Liberty Island Museum chronicles the
difficulties and triumphs two countries overcame to build a symbol of liberty.
The museum also covers how the Statue of Liberty’s interpretation has changed
since its construction in 1886.” Photo
#37 by EarthCam / NPS
The Sculpture Garden is located on a walkway behind the
colossal statue. NPS added, “Here guests are introduced to five important people
involved in the story of Liberty.” The National Park Service has an entire section about
important people.
Photo #38 by NPS
Left: Mall grounds at Liberty Island with Statue in
background. Right: NPS wrote, “From this angle you may more readily understand
just how Mr. Eiffel’s tower supports Mr. Bartholdi’s thin copper plates.”
Photo #39 by NPS & #40
by NPS
The Coast Guard wrote, “The crew aboard the 270-foot
Coast Guard Cutter Spencer, homeported in Boston, and an MH-65 Dolphin crew are
patrolling in New York Harbor, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. The Coast Guard is working
in partnership with local and federal agencies to provide security and assist in
recovery operations to the citizens of New York and New Jersey after the
devastation of Hurricane Sandy.” U.S.
Coast Guard Photo #41 by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cynthia
Oldham
Lady Liberty and stars and stripes forever, New York,
July 2012.
Photo #42 by Gwenael Piaser
NPS Did You Know: “The
only way to get to Liberty Island is by using the Statue of Liberty – Ellis
Island Ferry system. Private vessels are not allowed to dock at Liberty and
Ellis Islands.” Photo #43 by
Mobilus In Mobili
Looking upward from the top of Fort Wood. In total, the
Statue of Liberty weighs 450,000 pounds (204.1 m tons).
Photo #44 by NPS
She’s impressive at any angle. Recall that “Freedom is
not standing still” as she lifts her foot from the broken shackles at her
feet.
Photo #45 by Kai Schreiber
View of Liberty’s tablet and Fort Wood from the
crown.
Photo #46 by NPS
Closeup of Miss Liberty. Did you know:
“The Statue of Liberty’s face was said to be modeled after the sculptor’s
mother, Charlotte. This colossal statuary follows design going back to ancient
Greek and Roman civilizations.” The distance across her eyes is 2 ft 6 in (.76
m); ear to ear, her head thickness is 10 ft (3.05 m). Her mouth is 3 ft wide
(.91 m). Photo
#47 by Ludovic Bertron
Left: The granite in Liberty’s pedestal and fort are
cast in pink hues this dawn. Right: Statue of Liberty National Monument at
night.
Photo #48 by NPS & #49
by NPS
Sunset over Battery Park. NPS wrote, “Ellis Island is
not its own National Park site. It was added to the National Park system in May
of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It is part of the Statue of Liberty
National Monument and was opened to the public as a museum of immigration in
1990….Since the passage of the ‘Steerage Act of 1819′, passenger manifests have
been required for all arriving vessels to be delivered to the U.S. Government
and reported to Congress. This document, used for inspection at Ellis Island,
has become an important starting point in researching family history.”
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