In her right hand, the Statue of Liberty carries a torch, as a symbol of liberty.
The torch is made of gold and weighs 24 tons.

In her right hand, the Statue of Liberty carries a torch, as a symbol of liberty.
The torch is made of gold and weighs 24 tons.

The Statue of Liberty measures 93 meters and weighs 225 tons. It is covered by a layer of copper that is 2.38 millimeters thick and its color is light green due to the result of the natural erosion of copper.

The tabula in his left hand has written "July 4th 1776", the day of the Declaration of Independence.

The Statue of Liberty measures 93 meters and weighs 225 tons. It is covered by a layer of copper that is 2.38 millimeters thick and its color is light green due to the result of the natural erosion of copper.

The tabula in his left hand has written "July 4th 1776", the day of the Declaration of Independence.

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DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

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In 1916 it was damaged after the Black Tom explosion.

In 1956, Hungarian nationalists kidnapped the Statue of Liberty and hung a flag over it.

In 1980, Croatian terrorists detonated a bomb inside the statue.

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DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

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In 1916 it was damaged after the Black Tom explosion.

In 1956, Hungarian nationalists kidnapped the Statue of Liberty and hung a flag over it.

In 1980, Croatian terrorists detonated a bomb inside the statue.

The torch of the Statue of Liberty has been closed since the attack by the Germans on July 30th, 1916 (during the First World War.)

The torch of the Statue of Liberty has been closed since the attack by the Germans on July 30th, 1916 (during the First World War.)

HOW WAS IT MADE?

1. In 1876 the arm holding the torch was completed and exhibited at the Philadelphia Exposition.

2. The head and shoulders were completed in 1878 and exhibited at the World's Fair in Paris.

3. And between 1881 and 1884 the assembly of the entire Statue of Liberty was carried out in Paris.

HOW WAS IT MADE?

1. In 1876 the arm holding the torch was completed and exhibited at the Philadelphia Exposition.

2. The head and shoulders were completed in 1878 and exhibited at the World's Fair in Paris.

3. And between 1881 and 1884 the assembly of the entire Statue of Liberty was carried out in Paris.

CURIOSITY

It has survived the impact of several lightning strikes unscathed! It also weathered Hurricane Sandy, despite how fierce it was with her.