The Story of the Statue

The Story of the Statue

Introduction The Statue of Liberty is the tallest statue in the United States. It can be seen from far away. Where did such a big statue come from?

A Gift from France In 1865, a man in France wanted to help America celebrate its 100th birthday. He said France should give America a gift. The gift was the Statue of Liberty.

First, the United States and France found a place to put the statue. They decided to put it on an island near New York.

Building the Statue The United States built the base for the statue. France built the statue itself. It had to look good and last a long time. The inside was made of iron. The outside was made of copper.

The statue was put together, but it was too big to move in one piece. So it was taken apart again! The pieces were sent to America on a big ship.