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Statue of Liberty
Located in New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty is the figure of the Roman goddess of freedom named Libertas. The statue, a gift from France to the United States, was designed by Frederic Bartholdi.
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What is a 'copper saddle' on the Statue of Liberty?
The skeleton of the statue is made of flat iron bars curved into shape to create the three-dimensional figure. These "ribs" are attached to the copper surface with "saddles," which are copper bands that overlap the ribs and are riveted into place. The idea is that these saddles are flexible, and thus the different parts of the statue can flex slightly in the wind, and stand up to time better. There are around 1,500 saddles on the statue.
What burrow is the Statue of Liberty in?
I do not believe that the Statue of Liberty is in any burrough, though if it was it would probably Manhattan.
How much is the 1986 french statue of liberty 100F coin worth?
It is worth the value of it's silver content. 30 grams 0f .90 silver.
Who design the Statue of Liberty?
The sculptor was Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904) and the internal structure was designed by Eiffel Tower architect Gustave Eiffel's assistant Maurice Koechlin.
The statue was envisioned by Bartholdi in 1867 and commissioned around 1870 for its planned presentation in 1876, the US Centennial. Due to delays, only the arm and torch were completed by that date. The final design was patented in 1879 and the statue finished in 1884. It was disassembled and rebuilt on Bedloe's Island, NY (later Liberty Island) and dedicated on October 28, 1886.
The idea of a giant statue as a symbol of the newfound friendship between France and America was invented by Edourd de Laboulaye. French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and structural engineer Gustave Eiffel (after which the Eiffel Tower is named for beacause he built it) completed the sculpture in Paris in August of 1885. The French presented it to America on July 4 1884 after which it was shipped across the Atlantic as 350 individual pieces.
39 cents. This is called the "Lady Liberty and U.S. Flag" stamp. See http://www.usps.com/communications/news/stamps/2006/39/
ms lazarus was referring to the white people because the black people was on the ground all tight and cold so she said every body is equall they not the same color but they are equall
Who made the statu of liberty?
The Statue of Liberty, officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World, is a monument that was presented by the people of France to the United States of America in 1886 to celebrate its centennial. Standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans traveling by ship. The copper-clad statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, commemorates the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence and was given to the United States by France to represent the friendship between the two countries established during the American Revolution. Frederic Auguste Bartholdi sculpted the statue and obtained a US patent for its structure. Maurice Koechlin - chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel's engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower - engineered the internal structure. Eugene Violiet-le-Duc was responsible for the choice of copper in the statue's construction and adoption of the repousse technique, where a malleable metal is hammered on the reverse side.
The statue is made of a sheathing of pure copper, hung on a framework of steel (originally puddled iron) with the exception of the flame of the torch, which is coated in gold leaf (originally made of copper and later altered to hold glass panes). It stands atop a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the shape of an irregular eleven-pointed star. The statue is 151 ft (46 m) tall, but with the pedestal and foundation, it is 305 ft (93 m) tall.
Worldwide, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States and was, from 1886 until the jet age, often one of the first glimpses of the United States for millions of immigrants after ocean voyages from Europe.
The statue is the central part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, administered by the National Park Service.
Is it true that there are four statue of liberty's?
some say yes but i found two one in Japan and another one in liberty city
Where was the statue of liberty placed in the US and why?
It is placed in Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It was placed in the U.S. because the U.S. helped the French win the war, and they wanted to show their appreciation and friendship. (The French gave it to us)
What would happen if the Statue of Liberty was destroyed?
Hopefully that never happens, but if it did it would not be good. I suppose they'd get to the bottom of who did it, clean up, and even rebuild. The statue of Liberty is to important, so they most likely would rebuild. I have no idea.
What island does the Statue of Liberty stand on?
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor stands on the island that has been known as Liberty Island since 1956, when Congress gave it that name. Before that time it was called Bedloe's Island.
What does the chain on the Statue of Liberty represent?
The chains, which the Statue of Liberty is trampling under her left foot, symbolizes the United States' wish to be free from oppression and tyranny.
