The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of friendship and liberty between France and the United States, was envisioned by Edouard de Laboulaye in 1865. He sought to celebrate the shared revolutionary values of both nations by gifting a monument. Sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi created the statue that stands today, while the Americans provided its pedestal. Interestingly, Lady Liberty's legacy extends beyond New York with numerous replicas around the globe, showcasing her status as an international symbol of freedom and democracy.
"Edouard de Laboulaye, an idealistic political thinker, wanted to make a monument to the liberty that both France and the United States valued, having both had revolutions."
"The French people would produce the statue and the American people would provide the pedestal on which it would stand, symbolizing the friendship between the two nations."
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