The Statue of Liberty stands on a small island in the middle of the port of New York City. Designed by sculptor Auguste Bertholdi Frederick, was a gift of international friendship from the people of France, commemorating the centenary of American independence in 1876. The monument is 151-feet (46-meter) tall and is built on a pedestal of granite on the walls of a star-shaped junction. Was recently completed and dedicated on October 28, 1886. On October 15, 1924 was designated a National Monument.


The Statue of Liberty stands on a small island in the middle of the port of New York City. Designed by sculptor Auguste Bertholdi Frederick, was a gift of international friendship from the people of France, commemorating the centenary of American independence in 1876. The monument is 151-feet (46-meter) tall and is built on a pedestal of granite on the walls of a star-shaped junction. Was recently completed and dedicated on October 28, 1886. On October 15, 1924 was designated a National Monument.


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