How did New York get the statue of liberty?

- The statue was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886.

- It was originally named "Liberty Enlightening the World."

- The statue was constructed using repoussé copper and measures 151 feet (46 m) from its base to the top of its torch.

- It weighs approximately 450,000 pounds (204,116 kg).

- The statue is situated on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor, just south of Manhattan.

- It is one of the most iconic symbols of the United States and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

- The statue is a popular tourist destination, with millions of visitors each year.