Statue Of Liberty & Ellis Island
New York City
The Statue of Liberty, a beacon of freedom and democracy, stands proudly on Liberty Island, while Ellis Island serves as a poignant reminder of America's immigrant heritage.
Top 5 Facts
- The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, symbolizing friendship and liberty.
- Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with the internal framework engineered by Gustave Eiffel.
- The statue's torch-bearing arm reaches a height of 151 feet, with a total height of 305 feet from ground to torch.
- The seven rays on the crown represent the seven continents and seas, symbolizing universal liberty.
- Ellis Island was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States from 1892 to 1954.
- The Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration offers exhibits and archives detailing the immigrant experience.
- Both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, attracting millions of visitors annually.
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