Statue of Liberty #1

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, democracy, and the enduring spirit of America. It was a gift from France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and as a gesture of friendship between the two nations.

Name

Statue of Liberty

Location

New York City, USA

Year Established

October 28, 1886

Type

Monument

Architectural Style

Neoclassical

Materials Used

Copper sheets over a steel framework

Size

305 feet

Condition

Well-preserved

Design Features

Crown with seven rays representing the seven continents and seven seas

Tablet inscribed with the date of the American Declaration of Independence

Broken chains and shackles at her feet, symbolizing freedom from oppression

Torch representing enlightenment

Founders

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi

Original Purpose

To celebrate the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and as a symbol of friendship between France and the United States

Current Use

Major tourist attraction and national monument, serving as a symbol of freedom and democracy

UNESCO Status

Yes