Statue of Liberty - The Famous American Icon - Made in France
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Statue of Liberty, New York City
The Famous American Icon - Made in France
Liberty Island is a federally owned island in Upper New York Bay, best known as the location of the Statue of Liberty.
The copper statue was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, and built by Gustave Eiffel.
A gift to the United States from the people of France, the colossal neoclassical sculpture was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
The statue is of a robed female figure bearing a torch and a a tablet evoking the law upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence; July 4, 1776.
Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1984.
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The Statue of Liberty remains an enduring symbol of freedom and a prominent landmark in the New York City skyline. It continues to attract millions of visitors from around the world who come to admire this historic monument and learn about its rich history and symbolism.
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic symbols of the United States and is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbour.
It stands as a symbol of freedom, democracy, and the enduring friendship between the United States and France.
Arrival in the United States
The statue's pieces arrived in New York Harbor on 17th June, 1885.
It was packed in more than 200 crates, and the pedestal was constructed on Liberty Island to support the statue.
Construction
The statue was constructed in France, where the various components were built.
The copper statue was constructed in the form of thin copper sheets hammered into shape. The statue's framework was completed in 1881, and the copper sheets were assembled around it.
The Statue of Liberty was then disassembled and shipped to the United States in 1885.
Dedication
A gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, the Statue of Liberty was officially unveiled and dedicated on 28th October, 1886, in a ceremony presided over by President Grover Cleveland.
Design and Symbolism
The Statue of Liberty is a neoclassical sculpture representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom.
The statue holds a torch in her right hand, which symbolizes enlightenment and welcomes immigrants and visitors coming to the United States.
In her left hand, she carries a tablet inscribed with the date of the United States Declaration of Independence, 4th July, 1776.
The broken chains at her feet represent the abolition of slavery in the United States.
History and Origin
The idea for the statue was conceived by French political thinker and abolitionist Édouard René de Laboulaye, who wanted to commemorate the centennial of the United States Declaration of Independence and celebrate the alliance between France and the United States during the American Revolution.
French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue, and the internal framework was designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the engineer who later built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Renovation
The statue underwent a major renovation in the 1980s, which included replacing the internal iron framework with stainless steel and other necessary repairs to ensure its long-term preservation.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Statue of Liberty was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
Visiting The Statue of Liberty
Visitors can access the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island by taking a ferry from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan.
The statue's pedestal and crown are open to the public, although access to the crown requires a separate reservation due to limited availability and security concerns.
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