Statue of Liberty | The Story | History of The Structure
The Statue of Liberty, a grand symbol of freedom and democracy, stands proudly on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and Gustave Eiffel, the iconic statue was a gift from France to the United States and was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It commemorates the centenary of American independence and represents freedom and enduring values of hope
the statue is of a woman wearing a gown symbolizing Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. He holds a torch of enlightenment and a tablet inscribed with the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. The seven rays of his crown represent the seven continents and seven seas, symbolizing universal freedom
At 305 feet from base to lantern, the Statue of Liberty was the tallest structure in New York City until the completion of the Empire State Building in 1931. Its design and symbolism make it a global liberation symbol of, welcoming millions of immigrants and foreigners to America. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Statue of Liberty inspires and represents fundamental ideals of democracy and freedom.
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