The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor in the United States is cherished by people around the world as a symbol of freedom.
While the statue is also a popular tourist attraction, there are many interesting tidbits about it because its installation is connected to historical events.
In this article, we’ve compiled a collection of trivia themed around the Statue of Liberty.
We’ll introduce episodes related to this overwhelmingly iconic monument, so be sure to read to the end!
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Interesting trivia about the Statue of Liberty. Fun facts about a symbol representing America (1–10)
A replica of the Statue of Liberty exists in Japan.
Speaking of the Statue of Liberty, it’s a symbol of the United States, but did you know there’s actually a replica in Japan? It’s located in Odaiba, Minato City, Tokyo, facing the Rainbow Bridge.
It’s one-seventh the size of the real one and was built to commemorate friendship with France.
Because this statue became so popular, there are several Statues of Liberty in Japan besides the one in Odaiba.
There are also a number of replicas around the world, and France has a small Statue of Liberty that was given as a return gift from the United States.
There are fragments of a chain at the statue’s feet.
The Statue of Liberty’s crown represents the continents and oceans of the world, and the torch in her right hand symbolizes freedom and hope.
So what do the broken chains at her feet mean? In fact, the Statue of Liberty’s feet are bound by chains.
However, her right foot is stepping forward, and the chains are shattered and scattered.
This symbolizes becoming free from various forms of oppression and restraint, and that all people are equal.
Her feet may not draw much attention, but they carry an important meaning.
The statue’s official name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
The statue known in Japan as the Statue of Liberty is the American symbol famous for holding a torch aloft.
Its official name is actually “Liberty Enlightening the World.” In French, it’s “la Liberté éclairant le monde,” and in English, “Liberty Enlightening the World.” It’s called a goddess because the French word “Liberté” is a feminine noun.
Many people may have thought the statue’s name was “Statue of Liberty.” By the way, “Statue of Liberty” is a Japan-specific way of referring to it.
The statue was a gift from France to the United States.
When you think of a symbol of the United States, the Statue of Liberty comes to mind, right? Naturally, many people assume it was made in America.
But in fact, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.
In 1886, French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi created it to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence.
By the way, Gustave Eiffel—famous for designing the Eiffel Tower—was involved in designing the statue’s internal structure.
The reason the statue is green is that the copper has oxidized.
When you think of the Statue of Liberty, you probably picture it as green, right? But in fact, that color is just the result of oxidation—the statue is originally made of copper.
When it was gifted to America, it was copper-colored, a brownish hue.
So what is that green color? It’s a patina, a kind of rust called verdigris! The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, so the sea breeze caused it to oxidize and turn that color.
If you don’t know this, you might assume it was that color from the start, but it’s surprising to learn it’s actually “rust,” isn’t it?
The statue was once used as a lighthouse.
The Statue of Liberty is known as a symbol of America, but did you know it also served as a lighthouse? Although it no longer fulfills that role today, it once supported the navigation of ships arriving in New York Bay.
In fact, the statue was originally intended to be used as a lighthouse, which is why it faces toward New York Harbor.
The torch the statue holds was meant to function as the lighthouse light, but the plan was discontinued because reflections from the clouds interfered with navigation.
The tablet held in the statue’s left hand is inscribed with the date of American Independence.
The Statue of Liberty holds a torch in her right hand, a beacon of hope.
She’s a symbol of America and a well-known tourist attraction.
The torch is famous, but do you know what the book-like object in her left hand is? It’s a tablet inscribed with the date of the Declaration of Independence—July 4, 1776.
The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom, and the crown she wears and the broken chains at her feet each carry their own meanings.
When you view the statue with an understanding of these details, it may leave a different impression.