may 11, 1886 - Statue of Liberty
Description:
On this day, the United States accepted the Statue of Liberty from France celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American-French alliance during the Revolutionary War. This was significant because it demonstrated that the United States did maintain strong relationships with other countries. Also the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable American monuments. This event represents the theme America in the World because it shows the interaction America had with a foreign nation.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 11, 1886
Now
~ 139 years ago