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Because it was a present from France to America when they gained independance.
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Is the statue of liberty part of the US culture?
Yes, very much so. It is a symbol of, well, liberty. Also, it was a gift given to us by the French.
How did the Staue Of Liberty get here?
France didn't build the statue of liberty until they got to the USA because they had to ship pieces of the statue on different boats because of the weight and size of the statue; if they had built the whole statue and put it on one boat the boat would have sunk.
What is the history of the French boat Isere that brought the Statue of Liberty into NY harbor?
The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as this international friendship. The Statue was completed in France in July, 1884 and arrived in New York Harbor in June of 1885 on board the French frigate "Isere" which transported the Statue of Liberty from France to the United States. In transit, the Statue was reduced to 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. The Statue was re-assembled on her new pedestal in four months time. On October 28th 1886, the dedication of the Statue of Liberty took place in front of thousands of spectators. She was a centennial gift ten years late.
Who is that lady who is the Statue of Liberty?
Well, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi designed it and his inspiration and model was believed to have been his mother, Charlette Bartholdi. So pretty much her.
Did the fighting go well for the Americans before July of 1776?
that same year the statue of liberty was given a a gift from France to the usa that was there present for the 4th of July and yes the fighting did go well
What is a big statue in New York?
WEll, there is the Empire State Building (but that's not really a STATUE) so a big statue in New York would definitely have to be the famous Statue Of Liberty!! lildancer99<33
When did The Statue of Liberty become a symbol?
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Where can someone go to take the best pictures of the Statue of Liberty?
Visiting New York City is a popular tourist destination. The Statue of Liberty Is among the most popular and well known tourist attraction. The Statue of Liberty can be photographed just about anywhere near because it is so large. The best photos are procured from the ferry ride.
What is the same about the Statue of Liberty?
Well its still got the fire
Did they use machines to assemble the statue of liberty?
Well,maybe.(yes i believe.)They used machines to develop the Statue of Liberty. BIG ones though.
What does the green lady stand for in the new york harbor?
its the statue of liberty it stands for freedom and well liberty
What is the thing that the statue of liberty stands on?
Well if your talking about the base its a pedestal
Why was the Statue of Liberty given to the Americans?
with love from the french for help...theres a statue of similar size in France as well
How many spikes are in the crown of the statue of liberty?
The Statue of Liberty's crown has a total of 7 rays. These represent the sun as well as the seven continents of the Earth and the 7 seas.
How is Brazil well known?
Its Known For The Statue of jesus
What things did Grover Cleveland do or what was he remembered for?
well he dedicated the statue of liberty to france
How do you get to the Statue of Liberty or spider man 3 the game?
im not sure but i think you go to the closest corner near the statue of liberty and double jump to it then do a web zip (if im wrong im sorry its suppose to be a glitch)
