Image: Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth      (AP)
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Lady Liberty's crown reopens on July Fourth (AP)

AP - The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years made the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom, national pride — and for one couple, romance. » Full Story on Yahoo! News

Isis.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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I was there back in the mid 70's... Much has changed.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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If someone will look real hard maybe they'll find the US Constitution. Seriously, I am proud that it has reopened. May she forever stand tall against tyranny.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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freedom for who ? those living who are goverment money ? and they are not even americans !!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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God Bless America!!!!
Love it... or leave it
:-)
Happy 4th to all

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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I took a picture from the torch in 1941. That doesn't square with the closure since 1916? Bill Bailey

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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I've got a friend who says he's got people crawling around in his head, too. Says it's like a huge costume party. He's very amusing. Sometimes we just turn him on instead of the TV.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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The Statue of Liberty is slowly becoming the headstone on the grave of what America used to be. If you want your country back remember to vote out all the tax and spend politicians in 2010. I want to celebrate independence day in 2011 knowing that THE COUNTRY TRULY BELONGS TO US.

THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON A TAX REVOLT, ITS TIME WE HAD ANOTHER!!!!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Obama shouldn't be here anyway. He's not an American.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Lady Liberty Shines Again!!!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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"God who gave us life, gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God, that they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever."

Thomas Jefferson

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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what a breath taking view !

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Roy

on the 4th of July, the birth of America's independence, where does the President of the USA celebrate...in Russia..We are the UNWILLING led by the UNQUALIFIED doing the UNNECCESARY for the UNGRATEFUL...signed..the American taxpayer

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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God Bless America. May we keep her Land of the Free!! May we appreciate all she has to offer and not tie her hands with big government!!
I love America and always will. I feel blessed to be born in such a wonderful and beautiful country where we have freedom. Let's keep those freedoms alive!!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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WHY DID OBAMA FLY OVER NEW YORK IN HIS AIR FORCE 1 PLANE ? KNOWING HE WOULD SCARE NEW YORKERS TO DEATH ! IS HE THAT STUPID ? OR HAVING A GOOD SICK LAUGH ! THERE IS NO GOOD REASON FOR THAT SICK STUNT !

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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G-D Bless America!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Happy 4th of July Betrayal Day
Thank you, George Washington The Treasonable (the abominable ancestor of all belligerent, greedy, corrupt and criminal Americans)

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Interesting that the kenyan apologist and his wench are on a european shopping vacation on our dime instead of at this very patriotic event right here in the good ol USA. Is this the kind of B.S. we can depend on the next 3 1/2 years? Hope america gets it right in 2012.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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...and where's Obama when Liberty opens back up? He's afraid that with this will come another attack, so he left the country. He should have been there to celebrate with the people, but no he's out visiting a country tettering on Communism once again. He went on another training session to learn how to turn America more fully into a socialist Country. It's a real shame and sham. Any of the previous Presidents would have been their and opened Liberty's Crown with a speech or at least addressed the Nation from his office if he couldn't be there in person. But not this president. He hates America and Liberty!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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What in the heck is Obamass doing in Russia of all days? This man is so Unnecessary and unqualified to be our Leader. I have no faith in Biden, put at least he is with our troops!
(We The People) WAKE UP !!!!!!!! Today the 4th of July 2009, sing
"America (My Country 'Tis of Thee) really listen to the words, are we going to let big Gov. take over like Obamass wants???? Look what this person has done in the little time he has been in office.
What the heck do you think he will do in the next 3 years and a few months ???? If you don't love this Country, like I do, then leave it.
I agree with Danny on this one. Remember we were founded with God in mind and he has seen fit to Bless this Country until lately. Why do you think that is? Could it be that so many of us are turning away from him? Obamass ???? God Bless America--Happy 4th to all. God Bless our Troops!!!!!!!!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Too bad the ever professional AP neglected to mention which country gave the U.S.A. the statue as a gift to help celebrate our birthday. Can you?.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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Michael, anyone who stayed awake in History Class should know that one. France! We've repaid them by freeing them and much of Europe from the grips of Communism. We thanked them even though Obama thinks we have treated everyone so badly.

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Danny, I cut and paste it again here. Maybe if it's here again it will begin to sink into the thick skulls of the people who say God is dead and has nothing to do with the United States of America. These people need to begin to shake in fear of what is coming in the near future to America once again.

"God who gave us life, gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God, that they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever."

Thomas Jefferson

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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I love coming here and watching the anonymous trolls taking their backseat ultra-conservative bashing views to discredit why Obama is in Russia..I'm so sure that is where he would rather be than spending a weekend with his family.Shouldn't you be getting the grill ready for your family and celebrating? Bunch of sore losers-classic..

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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ALRIGHT! Its about time they reopened the Statue of Liberty for everyone to see, inside and out, the her awsome views:) Happy 4th of July, everyone! Have a safe and happy holiday!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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For a Republican, the best day of the year in America is the 4th of July. Happy 4th!

For a Democrat, the best day of the year in Amerika is April 15, comrade. Only 9 1/2 months to go!

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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the foundation of america is revolution against tyranny...tyranny in the form of car insurance, seat-belt laws, patriot act, income tax,....

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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We might to really make this 4th a memorable one--because it could well be our last. We watch as Obama and his lockstepping, left wing socialist robots are raping both our nation and our freedom and liberty.
Unless something changes, we will have no need to celebrate the 4th--for there will be no nation, and we willl have no liberty or freedom. So, enjoy and stay safe--and remember it.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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the trojan horse, the statue of liberty. declaration of interdependence.
the big linkup everywhere. electronically connected to god even.
the future phone. the 'other side' phone. robots decide what
we think, say and do. oh, yeah, independence. sure. dream on.
can you grow your own food? make your own water? did you
give birth to yourself like a hermaphrodite? independent of what?
from what? no more independent than a man in the moon.
now pay those taxes and shut up. ma, why were we born? to pay taxes and die.

posted Jul 4, 2009 |
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"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." --Thomas Jefferson 1787

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