The Statue of Liberty was originally copper-colored (bronze).

The Statue of Liberty was made of copper after being gifted from France to the United States in 1886. Initially, the copper body had the original color of the metal, which was bronze.

However, over time, the copper began to oxidize and turned green (a mixture of blue and green). This change is a result of the natural oxidation process, where copper reacts with air and water, especially oxygen, to form a greenish patina. This green color is the main reason the Statue of Liberty appears as it does today.

Therefore, the Statue of Liberty was originally copper-colored, but due to oxidation, it has changed to the green color we see today.

This statue was gifted from France to the United States and was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence. The Statue of Liberty is not just a work of art but holds significant historical meaning, representing the friendship between the two countries and the American values of freedom and equality.

The construction of the Statue of Liberty began in 1875 and was completed in 1884. However, after being completed in France, the statue was transported to New York by 1885, and installation was completed afterward. The height of the statue is 93 meters (including the base structure), while the height of the statue alone is 46 meters.

The Statue of Liberty was planned to commemorate the friendship between France and the United States and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of American independence. In 1865, a French historian named Édouard de Laboulaye proposed a monumental statue to commemorate American independence. At that time, the United States was emerging as a new nation after the Civil War (1861-1865).

This project proposed in France was carried out through cooperation between the two countries, the United States and France. The sculptor was the famous French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and the structural design was handled by Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel is also well-known for designing the Eiffel Tower later on.

The Statue of Liberty has several important symbolic elements:

• The figure of the goddess: The Statue of Liberty is personified as a goddess, holding a torch in her right hand. This torch symbolizes light, truth, and freedom.
• The book: In her left hand, she holds a book, which has the date JULY IV MDCCLXXVI inscribed on its cover. This represents July 4, 1776, the date of the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
• The crown: The goddess wears a crown on her head, which consists of seven pointed spikes, symbolizing the seven continents and seas.
• The broken chains at her feet: At the feet of the goddess lies a broken chain. This signifies the liberation of slaves and freedom.

The Statue of Liberty is regarded not only as a commemoration of American independence and democracy but also as a symbol of freedom and opportunity worldwide.

Many immigrants reported feeling a sense of new beginnings and hope when they saw the Statue of Liberty as they arrived by ship at New York Harbor.

Today, the Statue of Liberty is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and millions of tourists visit New York each year to see this iconic statue. Additionally, the Statue of Liberty remains an important symbol widely recognized for representing America's independent values and its image as a nation of immigrants.