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Statue of Liberty illuminated for first time since Sandy

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The Statue of Liberty reopened in October after $30 million worth of refurbishing. Access to the crown resumed on Oct. 28, 126 years after the statue's dedication. The next day Hurricane Sandy closed it down. After almost two weeks of darkness, the statue was re-lit on Friday, although the National Park Service says 'Due to conditions created by Hurricane Sandy, Statue of Liberty National Monument will be closed until further notice.'

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Emma Lazarus' famous poem welcomes immigrants by Meryl Ann Butler on Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 at 7:58:06 PM
Welcoming immigrants? by Sister Begonia on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 12:26:46 PM
I am sure by Meryl Ann Butler on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 3:51:16 PM
The Statue of Liberty by Sister Begonia on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 12:25:54 PM
Oops, forgot to append these by Sister Begonia on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 12:41:12 PM
LOL by Meryl Ann Butler on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 3:44:14 PM
you don't sound like a nun by Kim Cassidy on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 6:43:09 PM
The Statue of Freedom atop the Capitol building by Meryl Ann Butler on Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 3:55:52 PM