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The Statue of Liberty National Historic Park and Monument of New Jersey

In the beautiful expanse of water called New York Harbor, the Lady of Liberty stands alone on the soil of the state of New Jersey.  Did you realize that New Jersey owns Ellis Island?  She has waved to millions of Italians and welcomed them to America.  A gift of international friendship from the people of France, to Americans, she symbolizes political freedom, a new home and democracy. 

    She was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively restored in time for her fireworks lush centennial on July 4, 1986.  She became a World Heritage Site in 1984.  Her frame was built by Mr. Eiffel - who also built the tower named after him in Paris.  Originally, the Statue of Liberty was to be sent to America as a gesture towards Mary Todd Lincoln over the most recent loss of her beloved child.  This was later changed and the statue was sent in sections under other reasons of friendship.  Mr. Eiffel also built the largest bodega in Spain with his own designs at the Tio Pepe factory.  He designed a number of other famous skeletal frames and buildings.  Was this his greatest effort?  We think so.

    In the travels of the world you may notice other, "Statues of Liberty."  Some are identical and others are completely new works of art.  While living in Japan for many years, Mr. Martin CJ Mongiello often admired the miniature, replica "Lady Liberty," in the city of Yokosuka.  A recent statue of liberty was seen in Budapest, Hungary, during a 2001 trip, behind the former iron curtain country.

    The meaning is always the same, for those seeking freedom, from many things.  For Mongiello's alive today, it is hard to imagine what it felt like to leave everything you own.  All of the trinkets and furniture and possessions in your house.  All knick knacks.  Everything packed into a suitcase and then up onto a huge ship for months of travel.  "The filthy Italian peasants," "DEGO" and "WOP," (Without a Pass - meaning illegal entry) was often heard, for the few who could even understand the English language. 

    Coming off of the, "banana boat," was heard when many of us grew up in the 1970's.  And, being made fun of and laughed at in school, due to being Italian, was common.  "I was often harassed while going to my Catholic school" states Mr. Mongiello, "and many in my family taught me to hate other ethnic groups back."  "It was only after I joined the US Navy, that I was taught this was completely wrong and learned to work with, and respect, all races and ethnic groups."  

    The immigrant name of MONGIELLO is engraved into the official brass plaques at the Statue of Liberty National Historic Park.  Many of the Mongiello's living in and around New York, would encourage you to purchase a small replica, for enjoyment in your home.  The statue means quite a bit more to us than some may think.

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