[VIDEO] David Muir's rare access at highest point inside Statue of Liberty

In a rare behind-the-scenes look, ABC News anchor David Muir takes viewers on an exclusive journey to the highest point inside the Statue of Liberty – its iconic torch. The video celebrates America's 250th anniversary by delving into the monument's rich history, from its origin as a gift from France to its role as a welcoming beacon for millions of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island. Viewers witness historical footage of immigrants seeing Lady Liberty for the first time, hear stories from individuals like Hal Clancy, whose family lived and worked on Liberty Island, and meet Tony Serasi, a worker who helped restore the statue in the 1980s. Muir's climb through the intricate iron and steel structure, designed by Gustave Eiffel, culminates in a breathtaking view of New York Harbor and the city skyline. The broadcast also highlights the enduring power of Emma Lazarus’s poem The New Colossus and speaks with a National Park Service ranger, emphasizing the statue's timeless symbolism of freedom and hope.