Why did the French give the Statue of Liberty to The Americans?

Does anyone know why France gave the Statue of Liberty to The Americans? Other then being a gift of friendship?? Was it after help in a war or something??

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2 Comments on “Why did the French give the Statue of Liberty to The Americans?”

  1. 1 JUSTIN M said at 11:37 am on June 10th, 2009:

    Liberty to us was for peace offering.
    The french gave the statue of liberty to us was for peace offering.

  2. 2 spencer m said at 6:23 pm on June 12th, 2009:

    to recognize the friendship and cooperation that developed during the american revolution.That friendship is also why many grade school student takes french .



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