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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Statue_of_LibertyStatue of Liberty - Wikipedia

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   The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, within New York City. The copper statue, a gift to the U.S. from the people of France , was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework ...

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   What does the statue of Liberty represent?

   • Statue of Liberty, colossal statue in New York City, U.S., commemorating the friendship of the peoples of the United States and France. Standing 305 feet high, it represents a woman holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet bearing the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence in her left.

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   Is the statue of Liberty a national monument?

   • The Statue of Liberty National Monument is a United States National Monument comprising Liberty Island and Ellis Island in the U.S. states of New Jersey and New York.

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   Why is the statue of Liberty Enlightening the world a national monument?

   • "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.

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   Where is the statue of Liberty located?

   • The statue is situated in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island south of Ellis Island, which together comprise the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Both islands were ceded by New York to the federal government in 1800.

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3. www.history.com › topics › landmarksStatue of Liberty - Height, Location & Timeline | HISTORY

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   Dec 2, 2009 · Landmarks. Statue of Liberty. By: History.com Editors. Updated: April 25, 2024 | Original: December 2, 2009. copy page link. Print Page. Istvan Kadar Photography/Getty Images. The Statue...

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5. www.britannica.com › topic › Statue-of-LibertyStatue of Liberty | History, Information, Height, Poem, & Facts

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Statue of Liberty, colossal statue in New York City, U.S., commemorating the friendship of the peoples of the United States and France. Standing 305 feet high, it represents a woman holding a torch in her raised right hand and a tablet bearing the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence in her left.

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6. www.nps.gov › museum › exhibitsStatue of Liberty National Monument - U.S. National Park Service

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   Statue of Liberty. Officially unveiled in 1886, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States honoring the 100th anniversary of US independence, the historic French-American alliance, and a shared quest for liberty.

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   Feb 9, 2024 · "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924.

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   Significance. The Statue of Liberty is a world-famous symbol of freedom, given in 1886 by France to the United States in celebration of American Independence. Nearby Ellis Island was the first stop for millions of immigrants to the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [20]

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10. www.statueofliberty.org › statue-of-libertyOverview + History | Statue of Liberty

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    The story of the Statue of Liberty and her island has been one of change. For centuries the island was a major source of food for the Lenape native people and later Dutch settlers. In 1807, the U.S. Army deemed the island a military post, constructing an 11-point fort to protect New York Harbor.