the Statue of Liberty
US /ðə ˌstætʃ.uː əv ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/
UK /ðə ˌstætʃ.uː əv ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/
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Vrijheidsbeeld
a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, was built by Gustave Eiffel and dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France.
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Millions of tourists visit the Statue of Liberty every year.
Miljoenen toeristen bezoeken elk jaar het Vrijheidsbeeld.
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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
Het Vrijheidsbeeld is een symbool van vrijheid en democratie.