Why does the Statue of Liberty hold a book and what does the book say?

Answer 1

Its not a book. Its a tablet. It reads in Roman numerals ''July 4, 1776'' , the day of the adoption of the Declaration of Independance. See the related link for more information.

Answer 2

The book is a poem written by Emma Lazarus.

Answer 3

its not a book its a tablet that has roman numbers on it that shows the Declaration of Independence with the date july, 4, 1776, in roman numbers and with john Hancock's signature on it.

Answer 4

The statue, created by Frederic Bartholdi was modeled after his mother Marie, who was right handed.