The Statue of Liberty, a symbolic gift from France, was created by sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. Its inspiration came from both Ancient Egyptian motifs and Bartholdi's mother. Arriving in New York Harbor in 1885 without a pedestal, it waited over a year for its placement. The dedication on October 28, 1886, saw one million attendees celebrating its unveiling. Bartholdi chose Liberty Island for its prominent visibility to incoming ships, cementing its role as the 'gateway to America.' Remarkably, parts of the statue had already captivated audiences in America and France earlier through exhibitions.
For more than a century, people have wondered about the model Bartholdi used for Lady Liberty, with historical records suggesting inspiration from Ancient Egypt and his mother.
The Statue of Liberty was put in place over a year after its arrival, following parades and celebrations attended by one million New Yorkers on October 28, 1886.
Bartholdi strategically selected Liberty Island for the statue's location, deeming it the 'gateway to America,' visible to every ship entering New York Harbor.
Despite being erected in 1886, the Statue of Liberty's allure captivated American and French citizens a decade prior as parts were displayed at various exhibitions.
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