France also erected a second Statue of Liberty for the United States
Paris: France has unveiled a new Statue of Liberty for the United States that will be erected this year on American Independence Day. But its size is equal to the sixteenth part of the original and larger "Statue of Liberty". She weighs 450 kg, is 10 feet tall, and is named 'Little Sister'.
It has been designed by the National Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris and will be erected between July 1 and 5 near the original Statue of Liberty, on Ellis Island. It should be noted that this is an exact replica of the original 1878 Statue of Liberty design. The copy was made from the Plaster of Paris, which is still in the National Museum in Paris.
"This statue is a symbol of light and freedom for the whole world, and an important symbol of France-US friendship," said Olivier Pharaoh, CNAM's general administrator.
The statue currently erected in New York is 151 feet high and stands on a huge platform. It represents the Roman goddess Libertas and the seven-pointed crown on her head depicts the sun's rays illuminating the world. The plaque in his hand reads America's Independence Day. Broken chains have been made on his left arm and left leg which signifies the end of slavery and freedom.
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