One of the most famous monuments in the world, theStatue of Liberty, was presented to theUnited States of Americain the nineteenth century by the peopleofFrance.
The great statue, which was designed by thesculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete.
The actual figure was made of copper supported by ametal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel.
Before it could be transported to theUnited States,a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built.
The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour.
By 1884, a statue which was 151 feet tall had beenerected in Paris.
The following year, it was taken to pieces and senttoAmerica.
By the end of October 1886, the statue had been puttogether again and it was officially presented to the American people byBartholdi.
Ever since then, the great monument has been asymbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbourto make their homes inAmerica.
The great statue, which was designed by thesculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete.
The actual figure was made of copper supported by ametal framework which had been especially constructed by Eiffel.
Before it could be transported to theUnited States,a site had to be found for it and a pedestal had to be built.
The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour.
By 1884, a statue which was 151 feet tall had beenerected in Paris.
The following year, it was taken to pieces and senttoAmerica.
By the end of October 1886, the statue had been puttogether again and it was officially presented to the American people byBartholdi.
Ever since then, the great monument has been asymbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New York Harbourto make their homes inAmerica.
