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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.

   • Visitors: 3.2 million (in 2009)

   • Region: Europe and North America

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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.

   Statue of Liberty | History, Information, Height, Poem, & Facts

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   Is the statue of Liberty a World Heritage Site?

   • The Statue of Liberty as an icon of New York City and the United States of America. Statue of Liberty, designated a World Heritage site in 1984. Statue of Liberty, colossal statue on Liberty Island in the Upper New York Bay, U.S., commemorating the friendship of the peoples of the United States and France.

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   When was the statue of Libertas dedicated?

   • The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886. The statue is a figure of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. She holds a torch above her head with her right hand, and in her left hand carries a tabula ansata inscribed JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776, in Roman numerals ), the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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   Why was the statue of Liberty built?

   • The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France, as a symbol of the two countries' friendship. It was erected atop an American-designed pedestal on a small island in Upper New York Bay, now known as Liberty Island, and dedicated by President Grover Cleveland in 1886.

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

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   Apr 19, 2024 · The Statue of Liberty is a 305-foot (93-metre) statue located on Liberty Island in Upper New York Bay, off the coast of New York City. The statue is a personification of liberty in the form of a woman.

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   Dec 2, 2009 · Learn about the origins, construction and significance of the Statue of Liberty, a joint project between France and the United States to celebrate democracy and friendship. Discover how the statue became a landmark for immigrants and a national monument.

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

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   Learn about the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from France to the US in 1886. Explore the museum exhibits, images, and activities that interpret the meaning of liberty.

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8. www.nps.gov › stli › indexStatue Of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Feb 9, 2024 · Learn about the history, symbolism, and accessibility of the Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from France to the United States. Find out how to visit the crown, pedestal, museum, and Ellis Island, and see live views from the torch webcams.

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

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   Learn about the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty, a national treasure and icon of freedom, inspiration, and hope. Discover how she was conceptualized, funded, built, and dedicated by French and American artists and engineers. Explore her changes over time and her original torch.

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11. www.statueofliberty.org › statue-of-libertyStatue Of Liberty | Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

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    Learn about the story, legacy, and role of the Statue of Liberty, the icon of hope and spirit in American history. Explore the museum, visit the island, and support the Foundation that preserves and honors this monumental gift.