The Statue of Liberty for Independence Day USA

Unused and undated, but I believe it was sent to me inside a book in 2004.

I was looking for a card suitable to wish my American friends a happy July 4th, when I came across this card.  I'm so glad I did because in trying to find out more, I have learnt so much.

• The statue, officially named "Liberty Enlightening the World", was a gift from the French nation to the USA, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.  
• A smaller model was first built and is now in the Luxembourg Gardens.
• The designer of the internal structure was Maurice Koechlin who designed the Eiffel Tower.
• It functioned as a lighthouse for 16 years.
• The sandstone in the base is from south west Scotland.
• It is to re-open for tourism today.

I know there are many, many more things to tell about the statue, but these are the ones that have stayed in my mind.

I wish everyone a happy July 4th!