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Statue of Liberty.txt
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
The Declaration of Independence (1776)
The Statue of Liberty stands as a beacon of liberty in New York Harbor.
The colossal, copper, neoclassical sculpture was a gift from the people of France.
It was designed by French sculptor Frรฉdรฉric Auguste Bartholdi.
Its metal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel.
The statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Early settlers came to this continent to be free from controls that existed in European societies - kings, priests, nobles.
In 1776, the settlers declared their independence and established a new nation, the United States of America.
(repeat quote from Declaration)
The power to govern belongs solely to the people.
This principle, enshrined in the Constitution, separates church and state, and forbids titles of nobility.
The founding fathers' decisions created a climate of freedom for the individual.
This profoundly shaped America's character.
The Statue of Liberty stands as a symbol of our shared American values.
Individual Freedom and Self-Reliance
Equality of Opportunity and Competition
The American Dream and Hard Work
Together, these values form the fabric of our American society.