With a torch in her right hand and a crown on her head, Sparkles of Liberty, the shiny mermaid, is an aquatic version of the enduring symbol of American freedom. She makes a cute gift for those enamored with the mysterious legends from the sea. 

The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.

The National Archives preserves in its holdings the Deed of Gift for the Statue of Liberty, from July 4, 1884