The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, but the most powerful symbol of that freedom is often overlooked. At her feet lies a broken shackle and chain, a detail that is partially hidden by her robes and difficult to see from the ground. The broken chain represents the end of oppression and the triumph of liberty. It was added by the sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, to symbolize the abolition of slavery and the promise of freedom for all. A symbol that is often missed, a reminder that freedom is hard-won and sometimes hidden in plain sight. 🗽🔗🕊️ Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”