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Statue of Liberty

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A front view of the Statue of Liberty in New York City, standing tall as a symbol of freedom.

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is a very tall and famous statue that stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, in New York City, United States. It is a big sculpture of a woman who looks like a goddess. She wears robes and a crown and holds a bright torch in one hand. In her other hand, she holds a tablet with the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

This wonderful statue was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. It was designed by a French artist named Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built with help from a famous engineer named Gustave Eiffel, who also helped build the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and welcome. Many people who came to the United States by ship saw her as the first sign of their new home. Today, she is cared for by the National Park Service and is one of the most visited places in New York City.

People love to visit the Statue of Liberty because she is very tall and very special. She stands about 305 feet tall from the base to the tip of her torch. Her copper skin has turned a beautiful green color over time. Visitors can take a ferry to Liberty Island to see her up close and even go inside her pedestal or crown, if they get a special ticket.

The Statue of Liberty reminds everyone of the friendship between France and the United States and the idea that everyone should be free and welcome.

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A beautiful fresco showing an Indian Princess and Columbia honoring George Washington, painted by artist Constantino Brumidi in the U.S. Capitol Building.
Statue of Freedom atop the United States Capitol building.
A view of the Statue of Liberty from behind, showing her right foot mid-step, taken in New York City in 2024.
The head of the Statue of Liberty displayed in a park in Paris, a famous symbol of freedom and democracy.
An illustration of the Statue of Liberty from 1885, before it was officially completed and dedicated.
A painting showing the exciting moment when the Statue of Liberty was officially unveiled in 1886, with many people celebrating nearby.
Historical invitation to the 1886 dedication ceremony of the Statue of Liberty.
A scenic view of Black Tom Island as seen from Liberty Island in June 2024.
Historical photo showing the Statue of Liberty's arm displayed in Madison Square Park between 1876 and 1882, when people could pay to climb to the torch balcony to help raise funds to complete the statue.
Historical drawing of the Statue of Liberty's pedestal from 1885.
A beautiful stained glass window showing Lady Liberty holding up light and freedom, now displayed in Pulitzer Hall at Columbia University.

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