1, the world-famous Statue of Liberty, stands tall on Liberty Island in new york Harbor, symbolizing the lofty ideal of the American people for freedom.
The Statue of Liberty weighs 45 pounds, is 46 meters high and its base is 45 meters high. She wore a Roman shirt, a crown of light, a torch 12 meters high in her right hand and a declaration of independence in her left hand. She leans forward slightly and looks dignified and peaceful, which is a rare artistic treasure. There is a 168 spiral staircase inside the statue, from which visitors can climb to the top of the statue. There are 25 bars under the crown of the goddess, from which the whole of new york can be overlooked.
This artistic masterpiece was created by a talented sculptor in the late19th century. His name is Redrick bartholdi. 1834, bartholdi was born in an Italian family in France. He has loved sculpture since his youth, and the image of the Statue of Liberty has existed in his mind for a long time. 185 1 one day, Napoléon Bonaparte launched a coup against the second Republic, and a group of staunch partisans built fortifications in the street. At dusk, a young girl held a burning torch, crossed the obstacle and shouted "Forward" and rushed at the enemy. Bonaparte's gun went off. Bartholdi witnessed this fact and could not be calm for a long time. Since then, the brave girl holding the torch has become a symbol of freedom in his heart.
4 1865, at the suggestion of others, bartholdi decided to create a statue symbolizing freedom, which was donated by the French people as a gift from the French government to the American government to celebrate the100th anniversary of American independence.
5, 1869 After the sketch design of the Statue of Liberty was completed, bartholdi began to devote himself to the sculpture. At first, Americans didn't realize the preciousness of this gift. It was not until bartholdi took part in the Expo held in Philadelphia in 1998 to celebrate the anniversary of independence 100 that the Statue of Liberty was displayed at the meeting with the torch in hand, causing a sensation. So this sculpture, which was little known a few days ago, suddenly became a treasure of art that all Americans are eager to appreciate. Soon, the US Congress passed a resolution, officially approving the President's acceptance of the request of the Statue of Liberty, and at the same time determining Bedro Island as the site of the Statue of Liberty.
6,1July 6, 884, the Statue of Liberty was officially presented to the United States. On August 5 of the same year, the foundation stone laying project of the statue pedestal started. 1In mid-October, the Statue of Liberty was finally established. 10/0 On October 28th, the President of the United States personally attended the unveiling ceremony of the Statue of Liberty and delivered a speech. Countless people gathered around the statue and looked up at the Statue of Liberty excitedly for the first time to show her solemn face.