The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people commemorating the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution. Yet, it represented much more to those individuals who proposed the gift. read more
The statue is situated in Upper New York Bay on Liberty Island south of Ellis Island, which together comprise the Statue of Liberty National Monument. Both islands were ceded by New York to the federal government in 1800. read more
France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift and sign of friendship between the two nations. The construction developed into a joint project between the two countries, with the U.S. becoming responsible for the statue's base and pedestal. read more