Summary
A French company, Atelier Misso, plans to build the tallest statue in the Western Hemisphere to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. The statue, called the "Guardian of Liberty," is intended to be built in the U.S. and is similar in concept to the Statue of Liberty, which was also a gift from France.
Key Facts
- Atelier Misso is a sculpting company based in Paris.
- The statue is called the "Guardian of Liberty."
- The project is to honor the United States' 250th birthday in 2026.
- The statue aims to be the tallest in the Western Hemisphere.
- A scale model of the statue shows a man with a robe and a large ball.
- The company still needs to secure visas to build in the U.S.
- Funding offers for the statue have been made, but challenges remain.
