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=Statue of Liberty.=

How tall is the Statue of Liberty? (305) feet. (93) M.

How did it get its name? The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French, and it symbolizes “Lady Liberty”.

When was the statue of Liberty built? The Statue of Liberty, was built in France 1882, and then was transported to America on October 28, 1886.

Why does The Statue of Liberty have seven rays on her crown? One for each 7 continents, each measuring up to 9 feet in length and weighing as much as 150 pounds.

Why is The Statue of Liberty green now? The exterior copper covering of the statue is 3/32 of an inch thick (less than the thickness of 2 pennies) and the light green color (called a patina) is the result of natural weathering of the copper.

Work cited:
 * "Statue of Liberty." //Statue of Liberty//. N.p., 8 Apr. 2010. Web. 12 June 2012. http://teenagersguidetoeverywhere.wikispaces.com/Statue+of+Liberty.


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