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Bartholdi – The Statue of Liberty (animated)

July 5, 2010

Statue of Liberty
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Title of Statue: “Liberty Enlightening the World”
Sculptor: Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
Structural Engineer: Gustave Eiffel
Champion Fundraiser: Joseph Pulitzer

Date Construction of the Statue began in France: 1875
Statue completed in Paris: June 1884
Statue presented to America by the people of France: July 4, 1884

Current Location: Manhattan, NY

FACT OF THE DAY: As a giant green American, Lady Liberty protects Manhattan from Godzilla.

Tags: Sculpted by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi with construction plans by Gustave Eiffel, fundraising by Joseph Pulitzer, and a sweet poem by Emma Lazarous, Liberty Enlightening the World (aka The Statue of Liberty) was a beacon of hope to generations of immigrant Americans. As a giant green american, she also serves to protect Manhattan from Godzilla. Art Kicks Ass by Bradley Werner, famous art, masterpieces, artists, painter,

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