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                                                                          The Statue of Liberty                        The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and has become a symbol of freedom and democracy. This iconic statue, which stands in New York Harbor, was gifted to the United States by France in 1886, and this year marks the 150th anniversary of its unveiling. The Statue of Liberty was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who was inspired by the idea of creating a monument that would celebrate the friendship between France and America. The statue is made of copper sheets and is supported by a steel framework. It stands at 151 feet tall and weighs approximately 450,000 pounds. The statue's official name is "Liberty Enlightening the World," and it depicts the Roman goddess Libertas, who is holding a torch in her right hand and a tablet in her left. The tablet bears th