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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.