The Statue of Liberty, France's tribute to America's democracy, freedom; celebrates her 125th birthday on Friday.<br /><br />The effigy became known as symbol of hope for millions - thanks to her home in the New York Harbor, just next to Ellis Island where immigrants were processed for 62 years.<br /><br />As celebrations kick off in New York, Al Jazeera's Scott Heidler looks back at what Lady Liberty has meant to the US.
