What is the Statue of Liberty?
user
The Statue of Liberty is a well-known symbol of American values, and represents freedom and democracy. It was a gift from the French to commemorate the end of the American Revolution. It has stood in New York Harbor since 1886.
assistant
I did not know that it was given by the French government.  I thought it was made in the USA.
user
The statue was cast in France by a foundry owned by the French government.  It was given to the United States as a gift on the centennial of the Declaration of Independence.  
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assistant
The statue lady is holding something.  What is it?
user
This statue is known as "Liberty Enlightening the World", and the woman holds a torch with the light shining towards the world.  The idea is that she is bringing freedom and democracy to the world.
assistant
Does the torch symbolize anything?
user
It is the light of the Statue of Liberty.  The Statue is looking outwards towards the world, lighting the way.  She's bringing a message of hope and freedom to the world.  There are various models of the statue and the torch is different in each one.
assistant
What is the Statue of Liberty?
user
The Statue of Liberty is a well-known symbol of American values, and represents freedom and democracy. It was a gift from the French to commemorate the end of the American Revolution. It has stood in New York Harbor since 1886.
assistant
I did not know that it was given by the French government.  I thought it was made in the USA.
user
The statue was cast in France by a foundry owned by the French government.  It was given to the United States as a gift on the centennial of the Declaration of Independence.  
I'm glad that you found this information interesting.
assistant
The statue lady is holding something.  What is it?
user
This statue is known as "Liberty Enlightening the World", and the woman holds a torch with the light shining towards the world.  The idea is that she is bringing freedom and democracy to the world.
assistant
Does the torch symbolize anything?
user
The torch is a traditional symbol for knowledge, truth, enlightenment, and liberty.  It can also represent the Olympic flame, which is associated with athletic competition.
assistant
What is the Statue of Liberty?