2023-12-25 10:50:29
The copper statue, a gift from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Bartholdi, its metal framework was built by Eiffel. The statue was dedicated in October 1886. The idea came from abolitionist de Laboulaye, to commemorate the centennial of U.S. independence. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(115-0-13) Author
2023-12-25 13:10:10
Obvious satire. Notes ruining a good trolling joke. CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(3-0-12) Author
2023-12-25 22:37:44
In 1865, a French political intellectual Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that a statue representing liberty be built for the US honoring the US' centennial of independence and friendship with France. In 1870, French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi began designing the statue. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(42-0-2) Author
2023-12-27 15:32:43
NNN. Clearly a joke. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author