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A Gift of Admiration
(1) The Statue of Liberty is a renowned symbol of American patriotism throughout the world (Panati, Charles p. 291). (2) This statue stands 152 feet tall, atop an 89-foot granite pedestal, in New York Harbor. (3) It is situated on Liberty Island, which was formerly known as Bedloe's Island. (4) Visitors to the harbor are often struck by the sight of this marvelous symbol of liberty. (5) I had the opportunity to see this statue in person, and it is an experience I will never forget. (6) What many may not know is that the creation of the statue took many years and considerable effort to complete.
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