It stands for liberty, democracy, and the eradication of slavery. For this reason, there is a ripped chain at the feet of the monument that is typically hidden from view by tourists. Post navigation 15 Most Affordable Cities in the United States Top 10 Little-Known Facts From The Life Of Angelina Jolie 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20