Центр творческого изучения языков | Spirit of Languages

It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Millions of people visit it every year. But who gave this famous statue to the United States? The story began in France in the 19th century. A French writer and politician named Édouard de Laboulaye had an idea. He wanted France to give a special gift to the United States. The gift would celebrate the friendship between the two countries and the American idea of freedom. A French sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, designed the statue. He wanted Lady Liberty to look strong and powerful. She holds a torch in her right hand. The torch represents light and freedom...