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Statues guard the majestic façade of the U.S. Supreme Court, the highest courtin the land. The words engraved on the lintel over the Greek pillars embody oneof America’s founding principles: “Equal Justice Under Law.”The Statue of Liberty, one of the United States’ most beloved monuments, stands 151feet high at the entrance to New York harbor. A gift of friendship from the peopleof France to the United States, it was intended to be an impressive symbol of humanliberty. It was certainly that for the millions of immigrants who came to the UnitedStates in the 19th and early 20th century, seeking freedom and a better life.166 167