Paragraph on The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is a big statue standing on Liberty Island in New York, USA. It was given to America by the people of France to show freedom and democracy. They officially unveiled it in 1886, and it became a National Monument in 1924.

The whole statue is 305 feet 1 inch tall, which is about 93 meters. A sculptor from France named Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi created it. The U.S. National Park Service has been in charge of taking care of it since 1933. Remember, it was a gift from the people of France.

Back then, the French president really supported the American Civil War. They wanted this place to be free and democratic, so they gave this statue as a symbol. The design of the statue was chosen based on the history of America.

Bartholdi and Laboulaye did a lot of research before deciding on the final design. The lady in the statue is holding a torch, which represents education and knowledge being powerful. It's a popular spot for tourists in New York City. Many people visit to spend time and see the Statue of Liberty.