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  1. Dec 2, 2009 · 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...

  2. 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.

  3. Jun 5, 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Jul 14, 2021 · The Statue of Liberty, short for ‘Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World’, is an iconic copper and steel statue at the entrance of New York Harbour. An enduring symbol of freedom and independence, ‘Lady Liberty’ is one of the most well-known landmarks on earth.

  6. Sep 21, 2016 · History & Culture. Who were the people behind the Statue? Learn about the designers, builders, and others instrumental in the creation of the Statue of Liberty. The park's collections consist of tangible objects that help to tell the histories of both Liberty Island and Ellis Islands.

  7. The Statue of Liberty is one of our nation's most enduring symbols and is well represented in the collections with art, posters, stamps, memorabilia, and more. Take a closer look at our Statue of Liberty Hanukkah lamp and the Immokalee Statue of Liberty at our National Museum of American History.

  8. Constructed in France between 1875 and 1884, the copper statue “Liberty Enlightening the World” arrived in New York on June 17, 1885 in 214 specially built wooden cases. Today, visitors may take ranger led or self-guided tours of Liberty Island and of the Statue of Liberty.

  9. Feb 9, 2024 · The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.

  10. Statue of Liberty. Made in Paris by the French sculptor Bartholdi, in collaboration with Gustave Eiffel (who was responsible for the steel framework), this towering monument to liberty was a gift from France on the centenary of American independence.

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