Statue of Liberty           The Statue of Liberty can be found on an island in the harbor of New York City.  It was a gift from France to the United States in 1884.  It is over 300 feet tall and is made of copper.           The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom for the millions of people who have come to the United States.  These people came to the United States to start a new life.

Stats:

·        length from heel to top of head: 111ft 1 in.

·        length of hand: 16 ft. 5 in.

·        length of nose: 4 ft. 6 in.

·        width of mouth: 3 ft.

·        length of tablet: 13 ft. 7 in.

·        354 steps to reach the crown

·        25 window in crown (symbolize gemstones found on the earth)

·        7 rays on crown (represent the 7 seas and continents)

·        weight of statue: 62,000 pounds