Sunlight shines on the face of Lady Liberty as she proudly stands before the New York City skyline. “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886 and was designated as Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1924. Photo by Eric Magayne (www.sharetheexperience.org).