This Day in History: Statue of Liberty Is Dedicated (1886)

Posted on October 28, 2011 | 2 Comments

Statue of Liberty Is Dedicated (1886)

The Statue of Liberty, originally known as Liberty Enlightening the World, was proposed by French historian Édouard Laboulaye in 1865 to commemorate the alliance of France with the American colonies during the American Revolution. Designed by French sculptor F. A. Bartholdi, the statue is 152 ft (46 m) high and is possibly the tallest metal statue ever made. It was shipped to New York in 1885, assembled, and dedicated in 1886. What New York tradition originated during the dedication? More… Discuss

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2 responses to “This Day in History: Statue of Liberty Is Dedicated (1886)”

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  2. george-b | October 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM | Reply

    Thanks for visiting.

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