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June 17, 1885

Statue of Liberty arrives

The Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States, arrives in New York City's... MORE >

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Statue of Liberty National Monument

Since 1886, the Statue of Liberty, formally known as “Liberty Enlightening the World,” has stood as a symbol of freedom in New York harbor. The Statue of Liberty National . . .

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