The Story of the Statue of Liberty

Vocabulary PowerPoint

Crown• a head covering of precious metal

worn by a royal person, such as a queen or king

• The crown the Statue of Liberty wears represents the 7 seas and 7 continents of the world.

Liberty• freedom

In the United States, we are blessed to have liberty.

Models• small copies of something

The previous picture shows one of the models of the Statue of Liberty.

Symbol• an object, diagram, icon, and so

on, that stands for or represents something else

The Statue of Liberty, Constitution, American flag, and an eagle are all symbols of our freedom.

Tablet• a small, flat surface with

something written on it

• The tablet the Statue of Liberty is holding has the date of America's independence written in Roman Numerals.

Torch• a long stick with material that

burns at one end of it

The torch the Statue of Liberty holds in her right hand is a symbol of enlightenment.

Unforgettable• so good or so wonderful that you

cannot forget it

When people visit the Statue of Liberty for the first time, I am sure it is an unforgettable moment for them.

Unveiled

• removed a veil from; uncovered; revealed

On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was unveiled.