Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty (formal title: Liberty Enlightening the World) is a colossal statue located at Liberty Island, New York City. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue, and engineer Gustave Eiffel made the structure. The statue is covered in copper, and it was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
The statue has a height of 151 feet (46 meters), with a foundation of 305 feet (92 meters). The statue depicts Lady Liberty, holding a flaming torch in the right hand and a plaque in the left hand. The plaque has an inscription, which reads "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI," referring to the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Statue of Liberty has been a U.S. National Monument since 1924, and is managed by the National Park Service. It has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1924.