July 16, 2013—The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable monuments in the United States—a symbol of freedom to the millions of immigrants who have arrived since its erection in 1886 and a beloved icon of New York City. Earlier this month, on the Fourth of July, the statue reopened following a 20-month closure that was punctuated by one open day: October 28, 2012, the day immediately preceding the arrival of Superstorm Sandy.