In 1886 when she was given to the US by France she was placed on Liberty Island to represent the "gateway" to the US. The NY harbor was the ending point for millions of people who were coming into the country from Europe and she represented (still does) the promise of freedom and a country where they can thrive.
The statute of liberty is located on Liberty Island at the entrance to New York Harbor.
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The Statue of Liberty is on an island in the New York/New Jersey harbor.
NYC harbor on Liberty Island.
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Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.
The statue of liberty comes from Germany. Originally, it was a sign of peace to the United States.
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There is not an autobiography for the Statue of Liberty, but there is a book that discusses its history. Liberty's Touch by Elizabeth Mitchell explores the Statute of Liberty's history.