It’s America’s 250th birthday in 2 years, I think we should gift the Statue of Liberty a full coating of 24k Gold Leaf - Not only do I think she would like it but I believe people would travel across the world to see it.
The green patina is and has become iconic but I think the restoration and shine on the 250th celebration would be even more iconic as an incredible symbolic move to the world of the continuation and elevation of the American project.
Reasons why I think this could work:
- The green patina is essentially a rust that can be cleaned with lemon juice and salt (like any copper, I think a copper restoration company would do this for free)
- The Statue of Liberty sits of Federal Land
- The original intent of the statue was to be covered in gold leaf but they lacked the funds to do so
- This has already partially been done on the last restoration of the torch with the flame now gold leaf
- It would be awesome
I write this as an immigrant. I think it also goes a long way to signal how you can be PRO immigration and PRO mass deportations.
Further, I believe America should be able to celebrate it’s 250th Birthday with no metaphorical national patina, no hiding, no shame and just unabashed pride and patriotism for what it has achieved, its positive influence in the world and a shining light for the possible.
Thank you for reading and God Bless America and her allies.