Emma+M.--Statue+of+Liberty

__ By: Emma McCall __ The statue of liberty is an enormous monument in New York City that people love and respect what it symbolizes. But why? Is it because millions of citizens look upon it in awe at what it has become? Is it because of what it symbolizes? Or maybe just because it is beautiful; it is all of these. The city of New York has been recognized by this great monument.
 * //The Statue of Liberty //**

__ History __ The statue is important because of what it means for us Americans; it shows our freedom and democracy as a united nation filled with amazing everyday heroes. It is also important because we value it; it was a gift from France to America in remembrance of old friendship (Iacocca). The lamp in Liberty’s hand is welcoming immigrants (and other people) to America. The sculptors called her “Liberty” (Iacocca). Both countries of France and America helped in the process of building this great masterpiece. It was built in three hundred and fifty complete pieces and transported to the United States. We Americans created the platform on which she stands gracefully. France actually built her. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the man that built the Eiffel tower, was one of several designers of the gorgeous “Liberty” (Iacocca). Since then, the statue of liberty has gained more fans; more and more citizens have honored her. She has stood in that exact spot for more than one hundred years. Young people, in particular, are looking into the history of her, they find it appealing. More recently, different founders have created organizations to fund it. She has inspired children and teens to learn more and more. It is used now as a viewing when you look out from the crown “Liberty” is wearing (Iacocca). It is used as a beautiful site for New York people to see every day. She is thought about by a lot people. The statue is as great a symbol of America as the red, white, and blue of our flag. When you think of America, you think of the loyalty of people to their country. You think of everyone that has fought in the wars and battles; the ones that have lost their lives in the gruesome battles. The future of it is to keep being respected, symbolized, and to keep giving people hope in The United States of America.

Works Cited Page Department, Capstone Press Geography. //New York.// Mankato, Minnesota:, Maestro, Betsy and Giulio//.//

 “History of the Statue of Liberty.” //The Statue of Liberty- Ellis Island Foundation. Nov. 19, 1991.// Accessed on 30 October 2010 []