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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