On this day in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in the U.S. on a boat, in pieces. The Library’s Historic American Engineering Record collection has some amazing photos of Lady Liberty from odd angles, taken in 1984 and 1985 during a major restoration project ahead of her centennial celebration.
During CPR Awareness Week, remember that effective chest compressions should be strong and steady, about 100 to 120 beats per minute, just like your favorite song. 🎶
Every year from June 1 through June 7, the FDNY, the @FDNYFoundation, and our partners mark National CPR and AED Awareness Week with a citywide educational campaign aimed at encouraging more New Yorkers to learn hands-only CPR.
Take a moment this week to learn the signs of cardiac arrest and how to perform hands-only CPR by visiting https://t.co/UXii35CLTH.