History Of Edouard De Laboulaye: Father Of The Statue Of Liberty

It is a common phenomenon that a monument is used to represent the entire nation: the Eiffel Tower represents France, while the London Tower symbolizes the United Kingdom. The Statue of Liberty, officially known as Liberty Enlightening the World, represents the United States and incorporates into American life. This statue stands tall as the universal symbol of freedom and liberty, welcoming those who seek shelter to escape oppression and injustice in their own home countries. The Statue’s history, design, symbolic meanings and implications are of significant importance, making the Statue of Liberty the face of America. Popularly referred to as the "Father of the Statue of Liberty", Edouard de Laboulaye was the first person who proposed the idea of
Designed by a French Sculptor, Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, it was built with the cooperation between French and American (Auchincloss P4).The French managed to solve the problem by dismantling the statue into three hundred and fifty pieces and packing them in two hundred and fourteen crates (P9). The pieces finally arrived in the New York Harbor in June 1885 (P1). The collaboration between the United States and France overcame all the difficulties and finished the construction successfully. The Statue of Liberty is more than a valuable masterpiece of art. It is an iconic image of freedom, opportunity and democracy (Betsy P14).Though many viewers deem that the catchy pale green color perfectly matches the statue, it is not the original chosen color (P5).The exterior of the sculpture was made of reddish-brown pure copper due to its comparatively lower cost while the interior was hung on a framework of steel (P13). After years of weathering, the Statue has changed from red to pale green