The Statue of Liberty celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. On that same day in 1886 she was officially accepted by the president of the United States as a gift from the people of France. Read more at Awakenings. . .
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this gift was deserved. If I still speak French, it’s a bit thanks to you not? lol
It was a joint venture. Frédéric Bartholdi was inspired by French law professor and politician Édouard René de Laboulaye, who commented in 1865 that any monument raised to American independence would properly be a joint project of the French and American peoples. This information and more can be found @ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty
Thanks for reminding us of the Statue’s 100th birthday.
The 100th was actually in 1986. She is much older but still worth celebrating:>)
Thanks Sharla, a brilliant piece, really well done!
God Bless America, Penny! Lady Liberty stands strong!
Yes she does, my prayers to all who are gearing up right now to cope with the major storm coming there right now my dear friend!
I think the words on the statue are sublime… give me your huddled masses etc. They warm my heart every time I read them…
Lady Liberty is indeed an awesome symbol for America!
What a wonderful reminder and what an important piece of history!
The icons of America are truly awe-inspiring and so representative of her mighty strength!