Презентация по английскому языку "The Statue of Liberty"

The Statue of Liberty head and crown
The Statue of Liberty is the most famous American symbol.

It can be seen on one dollar coin.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to commemorate the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

The Statue of Liberty on NY Liberty Island
It was dedicated on October 28, 1886 on NY Liberty Island.

Certificate of Gift for the Statue of Liberty
Here you see the Certificate of Gift for the Statue of Liberty. It’s a document with watercolor, dated July 4, 1876.

Invitation to the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty by the President of the United States.
Official Invitations to the inauguration of the Statue of Liberty were issued by the President of the United States.

French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi
A French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834 -1904) was commissioned to design the sculpture.

The Statue has a Torch in her right hand symbolizing light America brings to the world.

In her left hand the Statue of Liberty holds the Tablet with the date of the Proclamation of the Declaration of Independence - July, 4.

Foundation of pedestal (ground) to tip of torch - 93 m
Height from base to torch - 46 m
Heel to top of head - 34 m
Length of hand - 5 m
Weight of steel used in Statue - 113.4 tons
Weight of copper used in Statue - 27.2 tons
The question often asked concerns the dimensions of the statue:

Liberty Island. Museum inside the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
The Statue is now reopened for visitors after restoration. One can use an elevator to get to a museum, which occupies the pedestal of the Statue.

The original Torch of the Statue of Liberty.
The original Torch, which was dismounted from the Statue in the course of restoration work is exhibited in the museum inside the Statue of Liberty.

It takes rather long to go upstairs, but those who reach the crown can see the whole wide ocean all in front of them.

View of Manhattan showing the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the World Trade Center, May 2001 before the terrorist attack
The transportation to Ellis Island and Liberty Island is by ferry boats, and the tour might give you the most unforgettable impressions.