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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 does statue of limitations mean?

A statute of limitations is a law. It sets time limits on when people can bring criminal charges or civil suits.

Who gave the Statue of Liberty to US and why?

standing at 152 feet (just the statue part, not including the base), it was designed and constructed by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. It was presented to the American People from the people of France. It symbolized a land of freedom and opportunity.

Holding your coffee cup in your left hand is a good way to?

Holding your coffee cup in your left hand is a good way to drop it if you are right handed. If you are left handed, it is a good way to multitask.

How long would it take to sail from rotterdam Netherlands to New York NY in 1820?

My grandmother did the journey in 1940 and it took her about 10 days to reach new york, because they encountered much inclement weather. Id assume the sailing time in 1820 may have been as much as 15 to 20 days, possibly more

Who painted the portrait on the cover of the Us3 album Hand on the Torch?

The cover looks a lot like the work by US painter Morris Louis. It certainly has a lot of similarities with his painting Alpha-Pi (which is shown in the Metropolitan Museum Of Art in New York). I think Morris Louis also painted a couple of similar works, so the cover might be derived from that one.

If it is indeed based on an (excerpt of an) art work, it's quite peculiar that no credits were stated in the booklet of the album.

Why is the masonic symbol on the Statue of Liberty?

Several Freemasons were involved in the design, building and cornerstone setting of the Statue of Liberty. Specifically there is a plaque on the statue with the square and compasses representing the laying of the cornerstone of the monument.

Is it true that the Statue of Liberty was given to the Ottoman Empire initially?

No. However, the man who designed it, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, originally wanted to put the statue at the entrance to the Suez Canal, in Egypt. However, the Ottoman Empire couldn't come up with the financial backing, and so the statue was built in New York City instead.

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When did the Statue of Liberty become a world heritage site?

1984

On October 28, 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated and designated as a National Monument in 1924, become a world heritage site on 1984 and restored for her centennial on July 4, 1986.

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.

What does the statue of liberty torch represent?

The Statue of Liberty's torch represents enlightenment or lighting the path to freedom. It also represent 'liberty enlightening the world'. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France's people to the United States.

Why is the Statue of Liberty green?

The Statue of Liberty is made out of a copper element. When copper erodes or is exposed to oxygen progressively, it turns green.

What is the value of a holland circa 1910 blue boy statue?

I don't know, but I would like to because I have a friend who was given one of Blue Boy and Pinkie when her friend died.

What is give us your tired your poor your hungry your huddled masses from?

It is from a poem by Emma Lazarus graven on a tablet

within the pedestal on which the Statue of Liberty stands.

What is the full name of lady liberty?

The classical appearance of the Statue of Liberty is based on the mythological Roman goddess Libertas, who represented liberty and freedom. The right foot is raised and her left forward as if trampling broken shackles/chain. The torch represents enlightenment. The keystone in her hand represents knowledge.

I don't think she actually has a proper name all i know is she was a Roman Goddess, and that it was a gift to the usa from the people of France to represent friendship between the two countries.

Which country gave the US the Statue of Liberty and why did they?

France gave US the Statue of Liberty, to commemorate the centennial of the American Revolution.

What boat brought the statue of liberty here?

The French ship Isere carried the statue across the Atlantic and landed in the United States on June 17, 1885

What is the length of the Statue of Liberty's torch?

The length of the Statue of Liberty's torch is 151 inches(383.5 centimeters). That's 12 feet, 7 inches (3.835 meters).

What is the volume of the Statue of Liberty?

The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall from her base to her torch. If you measure from the foundation she stands 305 feet tall. Her volume is unknown.