#305 The Statue of Liberty
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🗓️ 18 July 2024
⏱️ 12 minutes
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The Statue of Liberty is a famous American landmark on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, symbolizing freedom and friendship. It depicts a woman holding a torch and a tablet with the date July 4, 1776.
History: The statue was a gift from France to celebrate 100 years of American independence. Suggested by Édouard de Laboulaye and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi.
Construction: The copper statue was assembled on a framework by Gustave Eiffel.
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| 0:00.0 | Today we will learn about a famous American landmark, the Statue of Liberty. |
| 0:10.0 | It's not just a statue. It's a symbol of freedom and friendship. |
| 0:16.1 | Let's explore the history of this incredible monument. |
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| 0:49.6 | Before we start, get the transcript. |
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| 1:01.0 | Okay, let's start. What is the Statue of Liberty? It's a large statue on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. |
| 1:17.3 | It shows a woman holding a torch high in the air with her right hand |
| 1:23.7 | and a tablet in her left hand. |
| 1:27.4 | The tablet has the date July 4th, 1776 on it, the day the United States declared its independence |
| 1:38.5 | from Britain. |
| 1:40.3 | How did the Statue of Liberty come to be? |
| 1:44.1 | It was a gift from France to the people of the United States. |
| 1:49.3 | It was given to celebrate 100 years of America's independence |
| 1:55.0 | and as a sign of friendship between France and the USA. |
| 2:00.3 | In 1865, a French historian named Edward de Laboulet suggested the idea, |
| 2:09.1 | and the statue was designed by a French sculptor, Frederick August Bartoldi. |
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