The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from the country of France. It was given as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two nations and was dedicated on October 28, 1886, in New York Harbor. The statue was designed by French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and its metal framework was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The statue stands at 305 feet tall and is made of copper, which has turned green over time due to oxidation. It has become an iconic symbol of the United States and a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.