The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is located in the New York Harbor and was a gift from the French as a symbol of friendship. The statue was also suppose to be a present for America's 100th birthday.The people of the United States and France had come to know each other when France sent help for the American Revolution. It was brought to the United States on a boat called the "Isere", in 350 pieces. It was reassembled and dedicated on October 28, 1886 and became a National Monument on October 15, 1924. Frederic Bartholdi was the architect who built this monument. This monument weighs at least 225 pounds and from the foundation of pedestal to torch it is 305 feet and 1 inch. In the statue's right hand is a burning torch and in her left hand is a tablet that says, July 4, 1776.

The Statue of Liberty is featured on many stamps and the New York quarter which came out in 2001.

This is a drawing of the Statue of Liberty in the New York Harbor, in about the year 1920. Near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is Ellis Island. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi's "Liberty Enlightening the World" arrived on New York Harbor in June 18, 1885. It stands as a symbol of freedom to all the world.

The information on this page was taken from, http://www.endex.com/gf/buildings/liberty/libertyfacts.htm, http://www.nps.gov/stli, http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/ladyliberty.html, http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/monuments/sol

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