The Statue of Liberty, titled 'Liberty Enlightening the World,' was a gift from the people of France to the United States. Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and with an internal iron framework built by Gustave Eiffel, it was dedicated in 1886. The statue is made of thin copper sheets, roughly the thickness of two pennies, which have turned green over time due to oxidation (patina). At its base lies a broken shackle and chain, symbolizing the end of slavery and the abolition of all forms of servitude. The statue's crown has seven rays, representing the seven continents and seven seas of the world. For millions of immigrants arriving at nearby Ellis Island, the statue was the first glimpse of America and a powerful symbol of freedom and democracy. It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and remains one of the most recognized monuments globally.