 The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French people proposing the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution.  Did You Know?  The French ship "Isere" transported the Statue of Liberty's 300 copper pieces packed in 214 crates to America. Although the ship nearly sank in rough seas, it arrived in New York on June 17, The Statue's parts remained unassembled for nearly a year until the pedestal was completed in 1886.

Whenever soldiers went out to war the statue of liberty was a symbol of their home and makes some remember why they must defend our land.

 In 1982, four years before the Statue's birthday anniversary, President Ronald Reagan appointed Lee Iacocca, the Chairman of Chrysler Corporation, to head the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation. The Foundation was created to lead the private sector effort and raise the funds for the renovation and preservation of the Statue for its centennial in The 

 Eugene Viollet-le-Duc Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi Alexandre-Gustave Eiffe Charles P. Stone

The roman numbers on the statue of liberty state the day of independence for usa.

 LocationImperialMetric  Top of base to torch151'1"46.05m  Ground to tip of torch305'1"92.99m  Heel to top of head111'1"33.86m  Length of hand16'5"5.00m  Index finger8'0"2.44m  Head - Chin to cranium17'3"5.26m  Width of head10'0"3.05m  Width of eye2'6"0.76m  Length of nose4'6"1.37m  Length of right arm42'0"12.80m  Width of right arm12'0"3.66m  Width of waist35'0"0.67m  Width of mouth.3'0"91.00m  Length of tablet 23'7"7.19m  Width of tablet 13'7"4.14m  Thickness of tablet 2'0"0.61m  Ground to pedestal154'0"46.94m  Weight of copper: 62,000 lbs.(31 tons).  Weight of framework: 250,000 lbs. (125 tons).  Weight of concrete foundation: 54,000,000 lbs.  Thickness of copper sheeting: 3/32inch or the thickness of two pennies placed together. .  Direction: The Statue faces Southeast in perfect symetry with the placement of Fort Wood and how people would see the Statue while entering the harbor.  Crown: 25 windows and seven rays make up the crown.  Chains: Chains and a broken shackle are at the Statue's feet and cannot be seen from below.  The Tablet: Reads in Roman numerals "July 4, 1776" -- the date of American Independence. (JULY IV MDCCLXXVI)

 the Statue represents many political and social ideals, it has also been subject to the quirks of advertisers, creative artists, and even tourist promoters. The Statue has been placed on everything from posters to trinkets. It is often seen not only as a symbol of the United States, but as one of New York

 The use of the Statue to sell products has been a source of discomfort and dissonance when Americans perceive the Statue of Liberty as being used inappropriately by advertisers. When advertising using the Statue contradicts the ideals of the Statue, or insults an important meaning of the Statue, the ad can come under fire from people trying to prevent the Statue's meaning from being diminished or diluted.

 Between 1886 and 1924, almost 14 million immigrants entered the United States through New York. The Statue of Liberty was a cheering sign that they had arrived in the land of their dreams. To these nervous newcomers, the Statue's uplifted torch did not suggest "enlightenment," as her creators intended, but rather, "welcome." Over time, Liberty emerged as the "Mother of Exiles," a symbol of hope to generations of immigrants.

 President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1936 speech in honor of the Statue's 50th Anniversary helped make a transformation of the Statue into an icon of immigration.

 People who were against immigration were nativists who made political signs showing European ships dumping garbage at her feet

  Purchasing Ferry Tickets  All visitors are required to purchase a ticket for ferry transportation to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Tickets can be purchased through Statue Cruises:  Online:  Telephone: LADY-TIX or  In Person: at the ferry departure points.  Visit the Fees & Reservations section for more ticket purchasing and pricing information.   Ferry Departure Points  Ferry transportation is provided by Statue Cruises. Visitors may choose from two ferry departure points:  Battery Park, New York (Map: Google, Bing)  Liberty State Park, New Jersey (Map: Google, Bing).  Private vessels are not permitted to dock at either island. Visit Operating Hours & Seasons for ferry departure times. Visitors will be required to pass through security before boarding any ferry.   A Trip to Ellis Island is IncludedVISIT  Added to the Statue of Liberty National Monument by Presidential Proclamation in 1965, Ellis Island is located less than a mile away from Liberty Island. Over 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island from All ferry tickets to Liberty Island also include an optional stop at Ellis Island. National Park Service Ellis Island Website 