The Statue of Liberty, one of the world’s most iconic symbols, was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. Standing proudly in New York Harbor, it became a welcoming sight to scores of immigrants.Although the statue commemorates the friendship between two countries, the gift almost didn’t occur!In this concise history, developed by the US National Park Service, you will learn how the colossal statue was conceived, financed, built, transported, and dedic...