#305 The Statue of Liberty
Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana · Georgiana
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Show Notes
The Statue of Liberty is a famous American landmark on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and friendship. It depicts a woman holding a torch and a tablet with the date July 4, 1776.
History: The statue was a gift from France to celebrate 100 years of American independence. Suggested by Édouard de Laboulaye and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.
Construction: The copper statue was assembled on a framework by Gustave Eiffel.
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