How Did the Eiffel Tower Become a Symbol of France?

Eiffel Tower is like a giant, metal landmark that everyone loves. At first, people didn’t think it was pretty, in fact, some even thought it looked silly! But over time, more and more people started to love the tower for its beauty and how tall it was. Soon, the Eiffel Tower became so famous that it represented all of France. It's like when you have a favorite toy, everyone knows what it means.

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  1. A child sees the Eiffel Tower and thinks it’s the tallest toy in the world.
  2. A tourist takes a photo of the Eiffel Tower and says, 'That's France!'
  3. A teacher draws the Eiffel Tower on the board to show what Paris looks like.

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