On this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated.
On this day in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated. A universal symbol of freedom and democracy, the statue was designated as a national monument in 1924, and the National Park Service has been caring for the colossal statue since 1933. Happy 132nd birthday, Lady Liberty! Photo by Reneel Langdon, National Park Service. — at Statue of Liberty National Monument.