How many hearts have gladdened at the sight of her? How many millions have felt their prayers answered upon arriving in her presence? How many refugees have felt secure at passing behind the folds of her robes? To millions of immigrants she represents a new beginningher torch the flame of opportunity. Perhaps it is fitting that she. too. is an immigrant. Born in Paris in 1884. she was named "La Liberte Eclairant Le Monde." A gift of the people of France she came to this country at an early age and assumed her vigil in New York Harbor in October 1886. Her creator.
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