Dazzling Display of Red, White, and Blue

The Statue of Liberty in all her glory. What a marvelous way to spend the fourth of July in celebration of our nation's declaration of independence on that day in 1776. THe banner of stars and stripes shines brilliantly in the moonbeams. Between the spires of her crown and the luminous torch clenched in her fist bursts a dazzling display of red, white, and blue, raining upon the darkened night sky. Colors of fireworks are reflected in the harbor shores beneath and an echoing boom shatters through the air. A live band plays the national anthem on a ferry off the island. The Statue of Liberty. A monument to our freedom. A symbol to our independence. The lady has stood in the harbor of New York City, greeting all those who immigrated to our beautiful country. What a welcoming first sight to those who finally saw land and to know their daring journey abroad was coming to a close. Cooper aged in green, she still stands strong as a reminder of our nation's history. Millions flock here annually to see this emblem for their own eyes. A memory they are sure to never forget. But on this Independence Day it is a extra special event, a specific date to contemplate all that our country has gone through and all the advancements it has made. May freedom forever ring!