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Today in History: Grover Cleveland dedicates Statue of Liberty in NYC

10/28/2025

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On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. This colossal sculpture, a gift from France, symbolizes freedom and commemorates the Declaration of Independence. Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, the statue has since become an iconic representation of American ideals.

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On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. This colossal sculpture, a gift from France, symbolizes freedom and commemorates the Declaration of Independence. Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel, the statue has since become an iconic representation of American ideals.