TODAY IN HISTORY
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Liberty in Progress: Funding the Statue of Liberty’s Pedestal
1885 A significant stride toward the completion of the Statue of Liberty’s iconic pedestal takes place as $100,000 is raised in the United States. This financial boost paves the way for the monument to stand as a symbol of freedom and democracy.