The Statue of Liberty is located in New York Harbor and welcomed many immigrants to Ellis Island. At that time, Lady Liberty was letting them know that their journey to find freedom, democracy, and a better way of life was officially over. The Statue of Liberty is very important to many Americans because of what it represents. (Statue of Liberty National Monument)(Immigration)In 1865, Edvouvard de Laboulaye, a Frenchman, thought of the idea of ​​building the Statue of Liberty while visiting New York. He commissioned Frederick-Auguste Bartholdi to design the statue. Barthholdi needed someone with experience building the statues' external skeletons, so he enlisted the help of Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. When designing Liberty the two sculptors kept a few things in mind about how they wanted it to look. The first idea came from an artist's sketch from 1870 that revealed how a statue (not Liberty) stood on the rooftops of Paris. They also knew they were going to put it in New York Harbor for a reason and that was so it would always have an audience and be able to welcome immigrants to America. Bartholdi's mother and fiancée were the models for how the arms and body were depicted, and at the bottom of Lady Liberty are chains of tyranny that represent a woman's flight to freedom. (Statue of Liberty National Monument) (History of the Statue of Liberty) (Statue of Liberty) (Immigration)The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it represented the friendship and close bond between the two countries during the American Revolution. It was also recognition of the centennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The final reason America got Lady Liberty from France was because E...... center of card ......f thousands of spectators, and the dedication ceremony took place. (The Statue of Liberty) (Immigration) Over the years Lady Liberty has grown to represent a promise of freedom and democracy. It also held a patriotic place in the hearts of many Americans. The robe, the crown, etc. of Lady Liberty have some symbolism of their own. Here are some of them: The points on his crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world. The twenty-five windows in her crown symbolize the precious stones found on earth and the rays of heaven shining upon God's people. Lady Liberty holds a tablet on which is written in Roman numerals and reads "July 4, 1776", the date on which the Declaration of Independence was signed. His flaming torch, flowing robe, and great posture gave Americans great pride in themselves and a mascot that showcases the power, wealth, and freedom of a great nation..