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Statue of Liberty

By hkenton1

  • The beginning

    In 1871 Frederic Bartholdi traveled from France to New York to choose a location for the Statue of Liberty, given as a symbol of friendship.

  • Construction Begins

    Construction Begins
    Bartholdi began constructing the statue in France.

  • Complete

    Statue of Liberty construction is complete

  • Shipping to U.S.

    The statue of Liberty was separated into 350 pieces and shipped to the U.S.

  • The Arrival

    The Arrival
    The Statue is put back together in New York.

  • Dedication

    Dedication
    The Statue of Liberty was dedicated to the U.S.