July 22, 2024 • 6 mins
The Statue of Liberty, standing tall in New York Harbor, is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. While millions visit this iconic landmark every year, there are numerous fascinating facts and hidden secrets that many might not know. Here are ten intriguing secrets of the Statue of Liberty.
Lady Liberty Was Originally Intended for Egypt
The sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, initially designed a similar statue for the Suez Canal in Egypt. The project, titled "Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia," was never realized due to financial constraints, and the design was later repurposed for the United States.
The Statue Has a Real Name
While commonly known as the Statue of Liberty, her full name is "Liberty Enlightening the World." This name emphasizes her purpose as a beacon of freedom and enlightenment.
Lady Liberty Was Originally Intended for Egypt
The sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, initially designed a similar statue for the Suez Canal in Egypt. The project, titled "Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia," was never realized due to financial constraints, and the design was later repurposed for the United States.
The Statue Has a Real Name
While commonly known as the Statue of Liberty, her full name is "Liberty Enlightening the World." This name emphasizes her purpose as a beacon of freedom and enlightenment.
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.