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Statue of Liberty marks 139 years since final rivet installed

The 151-foot monument was a gift to commemorate the alliance between France and the U.S. during the American Revolution.

News 12 Staff

Oct 28, 2025, 6:57 AM

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Today is the 139th anniversary of the final rivet being installed on Lady Liberty.

The statue arrived from France in more than 200 packing cases.

The 151-foot monument was a gift to commemorate the alliance between France and the U.S. during the American Revolution.

President Grover Cleveland dedicated the statue on the same day.

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