This beautifully illustrated book tells the inspiring story of how the Statue of Liberty came to be. It follows the journey from the original idea in France, through the design by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the engineering challenges solved by Gustave Eiffel, the fundraising efforts on both continents, to its final assembly and dedication in New York Harbor. The book explores the statue's powerful symbolism as a beacon of freedom and hope for millions of immigrants arriving in America. Readers learn how this iconic gift became a lasting symbol of friendship between nations and the enduring American ideal of liberty.