Lipstick Leadership Lessons: Happy 4th of July, Frequently Asked Questions!

learning about Lady Liberty is a cool way to celebrate the Statue

Jul 04, 2025

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It feels just like yesterday when I wrote the blog for Lady Liberty who has no vacation time. She is still here and standing strong in her green outfit greeting all the visitors.

As I always reach interesting or funky items for this blog, this year I came across these frequently asked questions. What questions do you have? What 💄lipstick is she wearing?

There are some real cool insights that I did not know. Why is the Statue green? Why is it a woman? The Statue is a welcoming symbol and many more cool facts about Lady Liberty.

About the Statue of Liberty

What materials make up the Statue of Liberty? The Statue of Liberty is made of copper that is 3/32 of in. (about 2.5mm) thick, the same as two American pennies placed together. The internal structure is comprised of cast iron and stainless steel.

Why is the Statue green? The Statue's copper has naturally oxidized to form the outer patina or green coating. Upon completion in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was more of a traditional brown color like an American penny. It took about thirty years for the Statue of Liberty to fully oxidize and form a patina. –
How tall is the Statue of Liberty? The Statue is 305 feet and 1 inch (about 93m) in height from the ground to the tip of the flame. This is the equivalent height of a 22-story building. In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was the tallest structure in New York City. See more Statue Statistics.

Why is the Statue of Liberty a woman? Classical images of Liberty are often depicted in a female form. The Statue of Liberty was modeled after the Roman Goddess of Liberty, Libertas.
Which direction does the Statue face? The Statue of Liberty was placed inside the existing Fort Wood and faces southeast. The Statue's position makes it a welcoming symbol for arriving ships.
Does the Statue of Liberty ever get struck by lightning? Yes! As one of the tallest structures in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty gets struck by lightning on an infrequent basis. The Statue is grounded through the massive concrete and granite pedestal.

How many Torches have there been on the Statue? The Statue is holding her second torch. The first torch's interior support structure corroded beyond repair. French artists created a new torch to the exact specifications that the artist Bartholdi originally desired; a copper flame gilded in 24K gold. It is reflective of the sun's rays in daytime, and lighted by floodlights at night. The original torch was removed in 1984 and is now on display in our museum.

Symbols on the Statue of Liberty

What does the torch represent? The torch is a symbol of enlightenment; since her official name is "Liberty Enlightening the World."

What is written on the Statue's tablet? The tablet in the Statue's left hand has the date of American Independence: July 4, 1776. The date is written in Roman numerals and reads "July IV MDCCLXXVI."

What does the Statue wear on her head? The Statue of Liberty wears a crown, or diadem. The rays above this crown represent light, like a halo, since she is the Roman Goddess Libertas.

Where on the Statue are the broken chains located, and what do the chains mean? The broken chains are near the Statue's feet and are not visible from the ground level. Many believe that the chains represent breaking free from tyranny and servitude.

What is your favorite fact about our beloved Statue of Liberty?

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Plan your trips well, plan ahead of time and enjoy your time with her! Happy 4^th of July.

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Lipstick Leadership Lessons: Happy 4th of July, Frequently Asked Questions!

learning about Lady Liberty is a cool way to celebrate the Statue

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