The Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City, U.S.A.

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City, U.S.A.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French government to the U.S.A in 1884 to honor the ideals of freedom and independence.

This huge statue became a symbol of hope and freedom for hundreds of millions of people.

The Statue of Liberty’s complete name is Liberty Enlightening the World.

For immigrants the statue was a strong, welcoming figure holding out the promise of freedom and opportunity.

The Statue of Liberty stands 151 feet 1 inch high from its feet to the top of the torch. Also it weighs 225 tons.

In 1924, The Statue of Liberty became a national monument. Also, it was constructed and built by Gustave Eiffel a French engineer.

The Statues strong but flexible design enables the copper skin to react to low wind temperature.

Bibliography

http://world.new7wonders.com/new7wonders-of-the-world-finalists/statue-of-liberty-1886-new-York-city-u-s-a/

http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar530840&st=the+statue+of+liberty

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