Explore Fascinating Facts About the Statue of Liberty

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What to know The town mascot is a 12-ft. tall Raven statue made of cement stucco, coated with flame-retardant paint, flanked by an American and Arkansas flag; The base of the statue has this inscription. The raven was the first bird sent from the ark in search of land,  and the raven has the reputation for divine  or magical powers. -

Did you ever wonder what the different parts of the Statue of Liberty represent? Did you know that in high winds Lady Libertys torch can sway up to 5 inches? Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this famous New York attraction below.[Click to Enlarge] The Statue of Liberty is just one of many things to do when visiting New York. And CityPASS will help you see the best New York has to offer for less!