The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States, given in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886. French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Batholdi designed the statue. Its framework was created by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, who is best known for designing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
The statue's full name is "Liberty Enlightening the World." It was initially intended to celebrate the abolition of slavery in the United States, but it quickly became a symbol of freedom and democracy worldwide. The statue is made of copper and stands 305 feet tall, including its pedestal. It weighs over 225 tons, and its crown has seven rays, representing the world's seven continents.
In 1986, the statue underwent a major restoration project for its 100th anniversary. The restoration included replacing the original torch with a new copper torch covered in 24k gold leaf and reinforcing the statue's internal structure with steel.
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