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Statue Of Liberty
Height
The Statue of Liberty is one of the world's tallest sculptures, standing 305 feet (92.9 meters).1)
Gift From France
The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by Frenchman Edouard de Laboulaye, who intended to commemorate America's successful efforts to establish democracy and abolish slavery.2)
Author
Despite being a national icon of the United States, the Statue of Liberty was created by a Frenchman, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi.3)
Partnership
The Statue of Liberty was built in collaboration between the United States and France. The Americans created the foundation, while the French erected Lady Liberty herself.4)
Delays
The Statue of Liberty was supposed to be revealed in 1876 to commemorate America's centennial, but building expenses and other political obstacles delayed its unveiling by nearly ten years.5)
Alexandre Gustave Eiffel
The creator of the Monument of Liberty, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, invited Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (named after the renowned Paris tower) to assist him in creating the skeletal construction for the statue.6)
Full Name
The full title of the Statue of Liberty is “Liberty Enlightening the World”.7)
Copper
Over 300 layers of copper are used to construct the Statue of Liberty.8)
New York Harbor
The Statue of Liberty is located on a small island in New York Harbor.9)
Liberty Island
The island that houses the Statue of Liberty is now known as “Liberty Island”.10)
Libertas
The name and look of the Statue of Liberty were drawn from the Roman goddess Libertas, whose visage was frequently used as a symbol for emancipated slaves.11)
Torch
Lady Liberty's torch is composed of 24k gold.12)
Tablet
The Statue of Liberty is holding a tablet of law with the inscription “July IV MDCCLXXVI” (July 4, 1776) on the cover.13)
Broken Chain And Shackle
Some viewed the broken chain and shackle at the Statue of Liberty's feet as a homage to the abolition of American slavery. However, the chain as a symbol of rebellion against European control is more plausible.14)
Color
The Statue of Liberty did not always have her signature turquoise skin tone. The statue was initially cast in copper, but exposure to the weather resulted in a green patina that covered the whole artwork. Verdigris is the name of this film.15)