The symbols
The
Statue of Liberty.
Since 1886, when her great torch was lifted into place 305 feet
(92,96 metres) above Liberty Island in New York, the colossal statue
of “Liberty Enlightening the World” has symbolized America for
millions of newcomers. The statue was the work of Alsatian sculptor
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and was intended to commemorate both a
century of amity between France and the United States and the concept
of political freedom shared by the two nations. The book that Liberty
holds in her left hand symbolizes the Declaration of Independence.
The main figure is attached to an iron framework designed by Gustave
Eiffel, builder of France’s Eiffel Tower. The Statue was paid for
by French contributors; American schoolchildren participated on a
nationwide drive to raise funds for the pedestal.
The
White House. The
official residence of the President stands in tree-shaded grounds (18
acres – 72843,4 square metres) on the south side of Pennsylvania
Avenue. The main building has 6 floors, with the East Terrace leading
to the East Wing, a 3-story building used for offices and as an
entrance for official events and leads to the Executive Office. The
White House was designed by James Hoban, an Irish-born architect.
President Washington chose the site which was included in the plan of
the Federal City.
Check yourself
What
is the history of the hamburger?
When
and how did Coca-Cola appear?
What
can you say about the Statue of Liberty?
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