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Horizons few are as emblematic as the New York - Manhattan. Encouraged with skyscrapers and modern achievements in construction and design that is unique on the East Coast of North America as an example of man's achievements in the commercial and residential.

Notable buildings such as the Empire State and Chrysler, defines the city as a commercial success, and are easily recognizable throughout the world. Having spent time as some of the highest in the world, these buildings have become statues representing America's freedom - testimonies of liberal American dream.

A statue of keys, literally, is an example of this aesthetic is the Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York harbor. The statue was given to the States by the people of France in 1886 and has suffered few dramatic changes since its founding.

The statue was presented as a gift to commemorate the centennial of the Declaration of Independence, and as a symbol of the friendship forged between the two countries during the American Revolution. The project will further cement relations with a deal that saw France responsible for building, delivering and reconstruction of the statue, with the Americans responsible for providing the foundation on which stands today.

In her arms, Statue of Liberty wears a symbolic torch and tablet, inscribed on which is the date of July 4, 1776 in Roman numerals - the date of adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

The statue is 93 meters, of which 46 can be explained by the iconic copper-clad Lady Liberty herself, the base - a rectangular pedestal and eleven stone points - make up the rest of meters high impressive. More than 30 tons of copper is used in the manufacture of the statue, which weighs 204 tonnes in total pedestal to the torch. During transport to New York, the Statue was like 350 pieces in 214 cardboard boxes, and come together in a feat on Liberty Island.

In a classic style, the statue creates a lasting image that encapsulates the hopes and dreams of Americans based on the founding principles of the country.

Under the toga, the statue hides 354 steps once led visitors to the seven-pointed crown, however, is now closed for internal visits, a decision ratified in 2006. She continues to welcome up to 15,000 visitors a day, traveling by ferry from the park status of the battery through Liberty Island, and they can travel onwards to other iconic view of New York - Ellis Island.