From Robert McNamara, your Guide to 19th Century History
Yesterday was the 126th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, which officially opened on October 28, 1886. The statue is reopening to the public today after being closed for a year for some interior renovation and repair.
Attention has been focused on preparations for Hurricane Sandy, and not on Lady Liberty. And, vintage newspapers reveal that the original ceremonies in 1886 were hampered by the weather, as the big day turned out to be... Read more
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