What is the Statue of Liberty?

Answer 1

Liberty Enlightening the World, known more commonly as the Statue of Liberty, is a statue given to the United States by France in the late 19th century, standing at Liberty Island in the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor as a welcome to all returning Americans, visitors, and immigrants. The copper statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, commemorates the centennial of the United States and is a gesture of friendship between the two nations. The sculptor was Frederic Auguste Bartholdi; Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower, engineered the internal supporting structure. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the U.S. worldwide; in a more general sense, the statue represents liberty and escape from oppression. It is also a favored symbol of libertarians.

Answer 2

In appreciation of the support that the Americans gave France in World War 1, France presented the Statue to the American people. School children in the US contributed pennies to build the foundation that it sits on. America was returning the favor that France had done for the colonists in their battle against the British. The commander of the US Expedictionary Forces, upon setting foot on French soil, saluted and said, "Lafayette, We are here!"

Answer 3

Statue of Liberty in New York which liberty means freedom and can call it statue of freedom.

Answer 4

If you mean the "Statue of Liberty" it is a gift from France in 1886 and it stands in NY harbor today on Liberty Island.

Answer 5

The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France. It is located on Liberty Island in Manhattan and represents freedom.

Answer 6

why did we get the statue of liberty