Jul 4, 2009 – Statue of Liberty, New York – Kordcom / Photolibrary

Statue of Liberty, New York – Kordcom / Photolibrary

• The first Independence Day celebrations included mock funerals of the English king
  We stick to fireworks displays these days
• Nothing goes with the sweet taste of freedom like barbeque and roasted corn.
  Learn to master your grill
• The Statue of Liberty is made from copper sheets that were hammered into shape by hand.
  Someone’s arms must have been really tired
• The U.S. Lighthouse Board was the first caretaker of the Statue of Liberty because she was a navigational aid for ships at sea.
  See where she stands