The Statue of Liberty is seen in New York Harbor June 2, 2009. The crown is set to reopen July 4 after being closed since shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
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"The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of liberty, freedom and equality, not only in America but around the world and especially for New York City," Maurer said.
France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift of friendship. It was dedicated on Oct. 28, 1886, and became a national monument in 1924.
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