She’s 125 years old. Forget the candles, set the cake on fire.
Fireworks explode over the Statue of Liberty in celebration of the anniversary of its dedication last night. The Statue of Liberty, created by French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, was presented to the United States as a sign of friendship from the people of France.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/happy_birthday_lady_liberty_r5iUQgTc1Gbac7TtBDe6yJ
New American citizens.
A total of 125 immigrants from 46 countries have been sworn in as United States citizens at a ceremony marking the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.
Take note all illegal aliens and their supporters. That’s how it’s done.
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar told the new Americans on Friday that diversity strengthens the nation.
He forgot to mention assimillation. That helps.
The naturalization ceremony on Liberty Island kicked off a daylong celebration of the dedication of the statue in 1886.
Lady Liberty is getting a high-tech uplift for her birthday. Internet-connected cameras on her torch that will let viewers gaze out at New York Harbor or see visitors on the grounds below.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/new_americans_sworn_in_for_statue_L4vrpcB2Yte0U1TqeA80iO
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