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Statue of Liberty not meant for illegals, refugees

In this June 2, 2009 photo, the Statue of Liberty is seen in New York harbor.
In this June 2, 2009 photo, the Statue of Liberty is seen in New York harbor. ASSOCIATED PRESS

The French designed, built and dedicated the Statue of Liberty in 1886 to the United States to celebrate the victory of the American Revolution and the abolishment of slavery.

The statue represents the Roman goddess Libertas. The tablet she holds is inscribed with the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

At her feet is a broken chain. The Statue of Liberty was meant to be an icon of freedom.

The reference to immigration was added in 1903 as a result of a poem written to assist in fund-raising for finishing construction and grounds.

Immigrants want to come here to blend into the American life and build something for themselves.

The illegals and refugees want to come here to change us to their ways and have someone else pay.

Build the wall, President Trump!

Jim Heuberger

Bradenton

This story was originally published February 25, 2017 at 2:57 PM with the headline "Statue of Liberty not meant for illegals, refugees."

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