Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Beautiful sculptures Liberti

Located in New York, 46 meters, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom around the world. Construction began in Statue of France in 1875, the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi. The deadline for the completion of each section was in June 1884. Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday October 28, 1986 year. Inspiring symbol of America, given as a gift from France in honor of the first century the United States.





Nearly one hundred years after its dedication, Lady Liberty has begun to deteriorate. In the early 1980s, President Ronald Reagan created the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Commission to restore the original beauty of the statue. More than 230 million dollars was needed to restore the law. The monument was closed for two years and reopened July 4, 1986 in celebration of the century. In 1984, the United Nations designated the Statue of Liberty as a World Heritage site. Over 5 million people annually visit the statue. Between 1892 and 1924, more than 22 million passengers saw the Statue of Liberty, which is passed through Ellis Island and the Port of New York. This symbol of freedom has become a national monument in 1924 and a major tourist attraction in the 20th century.


The numbers of copper plates of iron, shows a woman out of the shackles of tyranny, which lie at his feet. The right hand he holds up the burning torch, representing liberty. left hand holds a plate bearing the date "July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. She is dressed in flowing robes and the seven rays of her spiked crown symbolize the seven seas and continents.


There are 25 windows in the crown, which symbolizes the stone is on the ground and the light rays from the sky in the world. seven rays of the crown of the Statue of it represents the seven seas and continents of the world. Total weight of copper in the statue is 31 tons and the total mass of steel statue is 125 tons. Total weight of the concrete foundation is the statue of 27,000 tons. Wind domination winds of 50 km / h affect the Statue of 7.62 cm, and the balance 12.70cm torch. American Park Network guides for the Statue of Liberty is to increase appreciation and enjoyment of the monument. Standing at the entrance to the port of New York, was welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States today.

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