Friday, October 16, 2009

Roman Language and Writing in Modern Life: The Statue of Liberty


Completed in 1884, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most important statues in America. But many do not know that it features some Roman numerals.

On the Statue of Liberty's tablet, it reads:

JULY IV MDCCLXXVI

Which literally means, July 4, 1776, the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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Sources Cited:
"Statue of Liberty Inscription." How Tall is the Statue of Liberty? Web. 16 Oct. 2009. .

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