The Statue of Liberty

Simply as The Statue of liberty (Statue de la Liberte) or officially as Liberty Enlightening the World (La Liberte eclairant le Monde) is the landmark of New York city, specifically located in Liberty Island, New York City, New York, U.S.A. This was a gift from the people of France to the people of America in commemoration of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence (October 28 1886). The statue of liberty features a woman wearing a stola, a radiant crown and sandals, trampling a broken chain with a torch in her right hand with a tabula ansata on her left arm, where the date of the event is scribed as JULY IV MDCCLXXVI. It is the most recognized statue in the world and represents the USA as a whole.

The Statue of Liberty is made of sheathing of pure copper except for the touch, which is coated by gold leaf. It stands on a height of 46 meters but adding the peddle and the foundation, a total of 93 meters is achieved. The man behind this statue was; Frederick Auguste Bartholdi. The US National Park Service as part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, which constitutes the Ellis Island, currently governs it.

The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument. She is a beloved friend, a living symbol of freedom to millions around the world. These exhibits are a tribute to the people who created her, to those who built and paid for her, to the ideals she represents, and to the hopes she inspires. The Statue of Liberty New York has been featured in countless movies and mainstream culture venues,and offers her many visitors a glimpse into United States history.