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Statue Of Liberty Thesis
On October 28’ 1886 at the roar of a canon the most famous North American Monument was formally presented to the American public, The Statue of Liberty. Sirens blared and fireworks flooded the skies above the New York Harbor in New York City. It was a grand celebration, everyone took to NYC to view its unveiling; including the U.S. President, Grover Cleveland.
The Statue of Liberty is a 225-ton, steel-reinforced copper female figure, standing at 151 feet 1 inch tall.
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