The symbol of America is the present of France on the centennial of the American Revolution. It is called “a symbol of freedom and democracy” or “Freedom Lady”. The statue is one of the most famous monuments of sculpture not only in America but also in the whole world.
The author of the idea of creating the statue is Professor of Law and politician Édouard René de Laboulaye. According to the agreement, the statue pedestal was to be made by the American side and the expenses of the concrete statue and its placing were to be assumed by the French side.
2 million 25 000 francs was collected in France by means of charitable donations, different entertainment events and lotteries. For the same purpose theatrical performances, exhibitions, auctions and boxing competitions were conducted in the United States.
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