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The Statue of Liberty was not moved from Paris to New York in the way people might assume. Instead, it was built in France and then shipped in pieces to the United States. Here’s a quick breakdown of how it happened:

1. Design and Construction in France
The statue was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with the internal structure engineered by Gustave Eiffel (yes, the Eiffel Tower guy). It was constructed in Paris between 1875 and 1884.

2. Dismantling for Shipment
Once completed, the statue was disassembled into 350 individual pieces and packed into 214 crates.

3. Shipping to New York
In 1885, the crates were loaded onto a French frigate named Isère and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New York Harbor.

4. Reassembly in the U.S
After arrival, the statue was reassembled on Liberty Island (then called Bedloe’s Island) over a pedestal that had been constructed by the Americans. The full statue was officially dedicated on October 28, 1886.

So, Lady Liberty wasn’t “moved” from Paris to New York. She was gifted by France, built there, shipped in parts, and rebuilt in New York as a symbol of freedom and friendship.

saddler:
A little historical context would have made sense? You didn't answer why it was gifted

Offpoint1:
Trojan gift comes to my mine while reading this piece.

VicM6:
Now, France wants it back......Does one take back gift given out willingly........France are crazy and the united state is mad. Both are having mental issues

Offpoint1:
The Greek methodology trojan gift comes to my mine while reading this piece.

Kukutente23:
Mythology....... mind

I have nothing else to say oooooo

bigdammyj:
Noted.

The Statue of Liberty was not moved from Paris to New York in the way people might assume. Instead, it was built in France and then shipped in pieces to the United States. Here’s a quick breakdown of how it happened:

saddler:
A little historical context would have made sense?

You didn't answer why it was gifted

Racoon:
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Historical Facts Behind "Lady Liberty" Bequeathed From France to the USA