In pictures: Liberty reopens

1 of 6 The Statue of Liberty has been opened to the public for the first time since the 11 September 2001 attacks.

2 of 6 She "represents America's past, present and future," the site superintendent told the crowd.

3 of 6 The ceremony took place amid a heightened terror alert, with police monitoring the event.

4 of 6 The authorities have decided to keep the crown of the statue closed to visitors - but they can still look.

5 of 6 And visitors to the island will now have to undergo much tougher security screening before being allowed close.

6 of 6 But the mood remained upbeat at one of the US' most famous landmarks.