What is the big statue in New York called?
What is the big statue in New York called? The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
What is the name of the statue in New York Harbor?
Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)
Why is it called Statue of Liberty?
The statue's name derives from the Goddess it represents; Libertas, a Roman deity personifying freedom. Libertas appears on Roman coins from the period of Julius Caesar's assassination, supporting the Republic.