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The Statue of Liberty was the work of French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.

For more than a century, people have wondered about the model Bartholdi used for Lady Liberty.

Historical records indicate the sculptor drew inspiration from Ancient Egypt and his mother.

When Liberty Enlightening the World arrived in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885, the statue didn’t yet have a pedestal on which to stand. It wasn’t until more than a year later, when the statue more commonly known as “The Statue of Liberty,” would be put in place.

To celebrate its dedication on October 28, 1886, one million New Yorkers attended parades both on land and water. This was no surprise to the sculptor, Frenchman Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. He

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