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Today, the Statue of Liberty, one of the most iconic symbols of freedom in the United States, celebrates its 138th birthday. Towering over New York Harbor, the statue has served as a symbol of welcome and resilience since its dedication on October 28, 1886. A gift from the people of France, Lady Liberty commemorates the enduring bond between the two nations and stands as an emblem of the ideals of democracy, liberty, and friendship.
The Statue of Liberty, officially named "Liberty Enlightening the World," was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with structural engineering by Gustave Eiffel. . .
