Statue of Liberty Origins
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Was the model for the Statue of Liberty a chain-laden black woman?
The Statue of Liberty was erected as a tribute to the accomplishments of black soldiers in the Civil War, and a black woman served as the model for Lady Liberty.
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New York's Statue of Liberty Museum Finally Opens to the Public
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History of the Statue of Liberty
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The Statue of Liberty: The Meaning and Use of a National Symbol
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See the Statue of Liberty
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Statue of Liberty History, Information, Height, Poem, & Facts
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The Statue of Liberty Was Originally Designed as an Egyptian Woman
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Fact check: U.S. didn't reject Statue of Liberty that honored slaves
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The Statue of Liberty. An Iconic Landmark with a Fascinating…
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How the Statue of Liberty became a symbol for a national myth
What is the Jewish history of the US Statue of Liberty? - The
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The Statue of Liberty's origin in photos
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Why Is the Statue of Liberty Important to America? - The Classroom
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