Liberation Monument

The Liberation Monument in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ, stands as a powerful symbol of America's unwavering commitment to preserving freedom and championing the oppressed. Visiting on a warm day, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed by a deep sense of gratitude for the liberties we enjoy in this great nation, courtesy of the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces. The monument serves as a poignant reminder of their sacrifices and the enduring values upon which our country was founded. It is a place that stirs the patriotic spirit within, evoking a profound appreciation for the principles of liberty and justice that define our nation. Standing before this monumental tribute, I felt a renewed dedication to upholding the legacy of freedom and ensuring its continuation for future generations. May the Liberation Monument forever inspire us to honor and support those who defend our cherished values, and may we never take for granted the freedoms that make America the land of opportunity and hope.

It is an amazing place, calm and good energy. perfect for bbq, games and fun with family or friends. It has a very large lot for parking. You must arrive by car, the bus is difficult to access. perfect for walking or playing sports with great vegetation.

Was busy stockpiling some crates and then I saw some blinding light.

Beautiful place to enjoy w the family and friends
I love the view 😍

Beautiful plaza with amazing views and picnic areas.

The Liberation Memorial standing in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, at Liberty State Park, is a worthy memorial to American action which rightly follows our Nations ideal of the value of every individual to live in Liberty. An American warrior, hands free of the tool of his trade, has picked up a WWII concentration camp prisoner to liberate him from the evil clutches of Germany’s mad dream of world domination. An evil that would have ended in the loss of liberty’s on a world scale.
The artist has clearly captured the greatness of western ideals to affect great good far from American shores. Our American warriors fight, and they also demonstrate love “for the least of these”in the world.

Located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, "Liberation" is a monumental sculpture depicting an American soldier carrying a concentration camp survivor upon liberation is located in the center of a field with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island behind it. The inscription on the plaque at the base, along with the names of those who contributed toward the establishment of the memorial, reads: "Dedicated to America’s role of preserving freedom and rescuing the oppressed, this monument, by Natan Rapoport, of an American soldier carrying a World War II concentration camp survivor was gifted to the State of New Jersey through the generosity of thousands of people of good will. May 30, 1985. Liberty Park Monument Committee"

"Liberation" (1985) by sculptor and Holocaust survivor Natan Rapoport in Liberty State Park, N.J. is “dedicated to America’s role of preserving freedom and rescuing the oppressed.”