Statue of Liberty Stays Open Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain open, while other national parks and historic sites face closures. Tourist Angie Hill and her family are among the relieved visitors, amid wider disruptions that highlight management issues during the 15th government shutdown since 1981.
In the face of the recent U.S. government shutdown, one icon stands resilient: the Statue of Liberty. Despite closures across national parks and historic sites, the Statue of Liberty and nearby Ellis Island have kept their doors open, much to the relief of tourists like Angie Hill from North Carolina.
This development stands in stark contrast to the experiences at other U.S. sites, like President Jimmy Carter's grave and the Independence National Historical Park, which have shuttered due to the shutdown. As this marks the nation's 15th shutdown since 1981, the strain is evident, highlighting broader governmental management issues.
While the National Park Service prepared for such a scenario by furloughing thousands of workers, leaving most park roads accessible but centers closed, there is worry over the future security and preservation of these national treasures amid ongoing political stalemates.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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