#305 The Statue of Liberty

Published: July 18, 2024, 1 p.m.

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The Statue of Liberty is a famous American landmark on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and friendship. It depicts a woman holding a torch and a tablet with the date July 4, 1776.

History: The statue was a gift from France to celebrate 100 years of American independence. Suggested by \xc9douard de Laboulaye and designed by Fr\xe9d\xe9ric Auguste Bartholdi.

Construction: The copper statue was assembled on a framework by Gustave Eiffel.

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