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| "Unveiling the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World," 1886, by Edward Moran |
On October 28th, 1886 the Statue of Liberty was inaugurated. President Grover Cleveland accepted the Statue on behalf of the United States. On October 28, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt presided at the Statue's 50th anniversary and repeated President Cleveland's speech in part: " We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."
The National Park Service, in conjunction with the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, celebrate the Statue of Liberty's anniversary each October 28th.
President Cleveland's dedication was "short and sweet." (Here is the text of the full speech). The following is a summary of the speech:
The people of the United States thank the people of France for this beautiful gift.
This statue shows the friendship between the two countries. It also shows that both nations believe in freedom and government by the people.
Today, we are not honoring a god of war. We are celebrating a symbol of peace and liberty. The Statue of Liberty does not hold a weapon. She holds a light to show the way to freedom.
We will always remember that liberty lives in America. Her light will always shine and reach France. Together, our lights will help bring freedom and knowledge to the world."
POP QUIZ
USCIS 100:95 and 128:120 Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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