The people of France gave the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States in 1886 in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty has become a symbol of freedom and democracy, as well as this international friendship. There are 25 windows in the crown which symbolize gemstones found on the earth and the heaven's rays shining over the world. The seven rays of the Statue's crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world. The tablet which the Statue holds in her left hand reads (in Roman numerals) "July 4th, 1776." Now you can enjoy viewing a highly detailed model of the Statue of Liberty from every angle as it moves across your desktop.