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It is changing by weathering because when it rains a lot and the Statue of Liberty is made from a little bit iron, the iron gets wet and rusts the Statue of Liberty.

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Was the Statue of Liberty copper color before?

The statue of liberty was copper-colored when she was new. A patina formed over her as she aged due to exposure.


How was the Statue of Liberty put there?

It was brought over by a boat and was just built up


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.


What does the Statue of Liberty mean?

We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected." -President Grover Cleveland accepting the Statue of Liberty on behalf of the U.S., October 28th, 1886 A symbol stands for an idea. The Statue of Liberty stands in Upper New York Bay, a universal symbol of freedom. Originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. and a sign of their mutual desire for liberty, over the years the Statue has become much more. It is the Mother of Exiles, greeting millions of immigrants and embodying hope and opportunity for those seeking a better life in America. It stirs the desire for freedom in people all over the world. It represents the United States itself. How was the Statue of Liberty designed to be a symbol? How have circumstances enhanced its meaning? Help clarify the nature of symbols for your students as they study the Statue of Liberty, complete research on a national symbol, and use their research to communicate a message of their own.


What delayed the statue of liberty arrival for over 10 years?

Frederic Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty (officially known as "Liberty Enlightening the World") was presented to the United States by France in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence in 1876. While the arm holding the torch was displayed at the Centennial Exposition in 1876, the statue largely sat in unassembled pieces for 10 years because because nobody here knew what to do with it. It was not until after publisher Joseph Pulitzer began soliciting donations that the statue was finally assembled and dedicated on what was then known as Bedloe's Island in New York harbor in 1886.

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How old is the statue Statue of Liberty?

The statue of liberty is 127 years old. it was made in france.


How long did it take for the statue of liberty to turn green?

The Statue of Liberty turned green over a period of many years. The complete transition to green was finished by 1920. The Statue of Liberty has a copper outer covering.


How tall is the statue?

The Statue of Liberty is over 300Ft high


What is the possessive noun for the Statue of Liberty?

The possessive form for the proper noun Statue of Liberty is Statue of Liberty's.Example: The Statue of Liberty's dedication ceremony was presided over by President Grover Cleveland.


What elements makes up the statue of liberty?

The Statue of Liberty is made of the element Copper (Cu) what made it turn green over the years was a chemical reaction of the seawater around Lady Liberty.


What is the statue of liberty stand for?

The Statue of Liberty stands in Upper New York Bay, a universal symbol of freedom. Originally conceived as an emblem of the friendship between the people of France and the U.S. and a sign of their mutual desire for liberty, over the years the Statue has become much more.


Is the Statue of Liberty taller than a space shuttle?

The St. Louis Arch is over twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. The Arch is 630 feet and the Statue of Liberty is 305 feet including pedestal and foundation.


Was the Statue of Liberty copper color before?

The statue of liberty was copper-colored when she was new. A patina formed over her as she aged due to exposure.


Was the original Statue of Liberty black?

No, the original Statue of Liberty was not black. It was made of copper and turned green over time due to oxidation.


Is the statue of liberty doing work by holding her torch in the air?

Good lord I hope not, we haven't paid her in over a hundred years! :-)


What was the color of the Statue of Liberty when the French gave us?

bronze because it was made of copper and over the years the copper turned green


Is the statue of liberty color change is a physical or a chemical change?

The color change of the Statue of Liberty is a physical change. It is primarily due to the natural weathering process caused by exposure to the elements, which alters the surface appearance of the copper statue over time without changing its chemical composition.