Question

How is the statue of liberty used today if different from original use?

Answer 1

The Statue of Liberty stands in Upper New York Bay, a universal symbol of freedom. Originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. and a sign of their mutual desire for liberty, over the years the Statue has become much more. ... It represents the United States itself.

Help clarify the nature of symbols for your students as they study the Statue of Liberty, complete research on a national symbol, and use their research to ... What other national symbols exist in the United States? ... Identify symbols used to depict Americans' shared values, principles and beliefs, and explain their meaning.