The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of welcoming immigrants. That wasn't what she was made for.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of welcoming immigrants. That wasn't what she was made for.

With her flowing robes, flaming torch held high, and crown radiating out to the world like a beacon of hope, the Statue of Liberty has stood as an American emblem off the coast of New York for over two centuries. If you were to ask the average American what they think of when they think of the Statue of Liberty, many would say she's a symbol of the liberty sought by people around the world who have come to our shores to find it. As the first Ame…