Statue of Liberty Ribbon Essays -- Architecture History

Statue of Liberty RibbonThe Statue of Liberty has served as the single most important symbol of the friendship between the deuce countries and the ideal of democracy since its unveiling on October 28, 1886. At the time it was the tallest structure in America.The statue was originally a gift to the United States. The relationship between the two countries dates back before the United States was an independent country (Kotler p7). The French were one of the first to explore and settle in North America. Louis Jolliet and Jaques Marquette traveled the Mississippi. Ren Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle explored the outstanding Lakes and established Louisiana. Frenchmen built outposts on the Gulf of Mexico, founded New Orleans, and colonized New France from Louisiana to northeast Canada. In the War of Independence, the Marquis de Lafayette fought with General George Washington. In its last(a) battle at Yorktown, General Jean Baptiste de Rochambeau led the French navy and a land crew. W ithout French support a victory may deplete been impossible. The United States returned these favors during t...