Why is the Statue of Liberty called "Lady Liberty"?

Brainyblonde

Uncle Sam’s female counterpart has undergone several transformations in identity, clothing, and style. Long before we bad the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, the Indian Princess symbolized the New World. Over time the Princess became less "native" and more European. Her skin grew lighter, her features became less "Indian," and her dress was adapted to the mode of the moment. As America matured, the image of Columbia was used to symbolize America, and she was usually depicted wearing a red-white-and-blue dress with a star studded crown. The French Revolution introduced Liberty as the definitive symbol for the overthrow of oppression, and by the end of the 19th century, Lady Liberty became the undisputed female emblem of the United States - as portrayed bearing the torch of freedom by Auguste Bartholdi in the Statue of Liberty. http://www.tfaoi.com/aa/2aa/2aa406.htm Oct 24 06, 12:56 PM

groovey67

Doesn't her statue also stand atop the US Capital? Oct 24 06, 9:24 PM