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Let’s take a tour!

Let’s take a tour!. http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/statueofliberty/index.php?cam=liberty_torch. How Big is She?. http://www.nps.gov/stli/historyculture/statue-statistics.htm. And she weighs . . . Weight of copper : 62,000 lbs.(31 tons). Weight of framework : 250,000 lbs. (125 tons).

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Let’s take a tour!

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  1. Let’s take a tour! • http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/statueofliberty/index.php?cam=liberty_torch

  2. How Big is She? http://www.nps.gov/stli/historyculture/statue-statistics.htm

  3. And she weighs . . . • Weight of copper: 62,000 lbs.(31 tons). • Weight of framework: 250,000 lbs. (125 tons). • Weight of concrete foundation: 54,000,000 lbs.

  4. Other Interesting Facts • Crown: 25 windows and seven rays make up the crown. • Chains: Chains and a broken shackle are at the Statue's feet and cannot be seen from below. • The Tablet: Reads in Roman numerals "July 4, 1776" -- the date of American Independence. (JULY IV MDCCLXXVI) • The current torch is a 1986 replacement of the original, now in the lobby. The new torch is copper, covered in 24k. gold leaf. Sunlight reflects off the gold during the daytime and floodlights light the torch by reflection at night.

  5. Vacation to the Northeast Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,

  6. Climate • Temperate • Four Seasons • Mild Temperatures • Cold Winters and Warm Summers • Heavy Snowfall during the winter • Known for the fall colors.

  7. The Land • Mountains • Valleys • Big Cities • Waterfalls • The Atlantic Coast • Beaches

  8. Culture • Culture: New England is well known to people across the United States as well as around the world as a beautiful and distinctly America region rich in history, culture and natural beauty. • For visitors and vacationers, the region presents four distinct seasonal personalities: • Lush summers to explore beaches • Brilliant autumns to drive lazily through the mountains • Crystal-sharp winters to ski perfect mountains • Verdant springs to get a head start on some cool day hikes in the countryside • http://historiayculturab2010.blogspot.com/2011/02/northeast-region-new-england.html

  9. Culture • Our country was founded in the East. • There are many historical sites in the Northeast. • Variety of cultures. • Big Cities • Suburbs • Small towns

  10. Where can I Work? • New York Stock exchange • Lumber Mills • Farms • Museums • Factories • Construction • Fishing • And many more

  11. Landmarks • Statue of Liberty (New York) • The Freedom Trail (Boston)

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