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Elon Musk Backs French Sculpture for U.S. Anniversary

1/16/2026

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Atelier Missor, a French sculpting company, seeks investment to build the Guardian of Liberty.
The project honors the U.S. 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
Elon Musk expressed interest by replying “Well OK” to a social media post about the project.
The Guardian of Liberty would surpass the Birth of the New World, currently 360 feet tall.

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Story summary

Atelier Missor, a French sculpting company, seeks investment to build the Guardian of Liberty.
The project honors the U.S. 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.
Elon Musk expressed interest by replying “Well OK” to a social media post about the project.
The Guardian of Liberty would surpass the Birth of the New World, currently 360 feet tall.