Lady Liberty turns 125

Kati and Simon Curtis, 38 and 40 respectively, of New York City, look up at the 186 stairs that lay ahead of them as the first two visitors climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty July 4, 2009, in New York City. The crown, which was closed to the public after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was opened again on Independence Day for a limited number of visitors each day. The base, pedestal and outdoor observation deck were reopened in 2004, but the crown remained off-limits.

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