The Statue of Liberty at 125 Years

September 11th
The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center prompted the closing of the Statue of Liberty to visitors, due to security concerns; not only was access to the statue closed, but the island was also temporarily off limits to tourists. Access to Liberty Island was allowed by the end of 2001, but the pedestal and statue still remained closed, the pedestal reopening in 2004 and the full statue in 2009.

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