In the late 1800’s, the Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France to celebrate their commitment to the principles of liberty. The statue was dedicated in New York Harbor and the decision was made to light the torch in 1886. The statue became a symbol of freedom and hope for many people including Emma Lazarus. It inspired Lazarus to write the poem “The New Colossus” in 1883 for a fundraising campaign by artists and writers to pay for the statue’s pedestal. Her poem was inspiring in many ways.
It was not until many years later in 1903 that the significance Emma Lazarus’s poem was recognized and engraved on a plaque inside the statue’s pedestal. The engraving of the poem on the statue may not have happened if it were not for
It was not until many years later in 1903 that the significance Emma Lazarus’s poem was recognized and engraved on a plaque inside the statue’s pedestal. The engraving of the poem on the statue may not have happened if it were not for