“There are seven spokes on its crown, one for each continent, each measuring up to 150 pounds” (“Fun Facts about the Statue of Liberty).” People may know that there are seven rays but not that the rays represent each continent. The Statue of Liberty, with its unique history, is a sculpture created by Frederic-August Bartholdi, which has immense size and great significance to many people in the United States. The history of the Statue of Liberty is one of the most interesting facts about the statue. “He sent a message to Americans” (“Statue of Liberty Facts, Information, Pictures).” The statue represented a new life for all the people who came to the country for the reasons only they know. The original name of the statue was "Freedom that Enlightens the World". The inauguration took place on 28 October 1886. Once the symbolic repertoire of the nineteenth century had been crowned, the position and dimensions were important for the new statue. After several years of the statue, it became the centerpiece of America. Now the centerpiece of nearly all of New York is 240 feet tall. It is the tallest attraction in the state ("Statue of Liberty Fun Facts" statueofliberty.org"). According to “Statue of Liberty Facts, Information, Pictures” “By 1910 public schools in some large cities were reenacting in shows (with a teacher as a statue) the gathering of immigrants into an inclusive nation.” The statue was used for the identity of America. “The colossal statue is a masterpiece of the human spirit. (“Statue of Liberty” whc.unesco.org) .” Construction of the statue began in 1876, and since then the statue has welcomed millions of people across the United States. The broken chains placed at the feet of the finished statues symbolize freedom from oppr...... middle of paper..... . Images”) “It conveyed a message to the Americans that it represented a new life” (“Statue of Liberty Facts, Information, Pictures”). each party on October 28, 1886 to see the unveiling of the statue. The Statue of Liberty is now a source of inspiration throughout the world ("Statue of Liberty" whc.unesco.org). holds a book and a forty-six meter long torch located on Liberty Island in front of the entrance to New York about a mile from the landing site. The statue was dedicated in 1886. The statue was restored at the celebration of the 4th July to mid-1986. In the mid-1980s, a fundraiser was held to rebuild the Statue of Liberty. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has remained a symbol of freedom.