How Did Laboulaye Build The Statue Of Liberty

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In New York , there are a lot of sites. Like the statue of liberty, and the empire state building, and the empire state building, but a lot of people don't see the history behind it. The statue of liberty This monument would honor the United States' centennial of independence. The Statue of Liberty was given to the USA for a representation of liberty . Edouard de Laboulaye made the idea in 1865. The sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, ten years later had to designed the statue in 1876. Next time you visit new york make sure you come and see these enthralling

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