Emma Lazarus By etarnardier Jul 22, 1849 Birth Period: Jul 22, 1849 to Nov 19, 1887 lifetime Mar 20, 1883 New Colossus was written Mar 20, 1883 traveled to Europe Period: Mar 20, 1885 to Mar 20, 1887 traveled to Europe 2nd time Nov 19, 1887 death Mar 20, 2008 was honored by the Manhattan Borough president