<human>:  What is the history of the Statue of Liberty?
<bot>: The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and stands 305 feet (93 m) high. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was a welcoming sight to millions of immigrants who came to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a reminder of the friendship between the two countries, France and the United States. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. In 1984, it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.