France is sending a mini Statue of Liberty to the U.S. It will stand across from the original Lady Liberty through the Independence Day holiday before being transported to the French Embassy in D.C.
Little Lady Liberty: France Is Sending The U.S. A Second, Smaller Statue Of Liberty By Josie Fischels | NPR
Thursday, June 10, 2021
A mini replica of the French-designed Statue of Liberty will reach the U.S. on July 1. Here, the statue awaits its move in Paris on Monday.
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The Statue of Liberty will celebrate Independence Day with her little sister this year.
One hundred thirty-five years after gifting the original Lady Liberty, France is sending a second, smaller Statue of Liberty across the Atlantic just in time for America s July Fourth festivities. The bronze sibling statue, nicknamed the little sister, has been in France since its completion in 2009.