On July 03, 1986 America celebrated the Statue of Liberty’s centennial and the completion of her restoration. She was officially unveiled in a special ceremony on the evening of July 03, 1986. Video below reflects this special moment in time:
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United States President Ronald Reagan and French President François Mitterand lead the festivities as Lady Liberty’s new torch keeps on enlightening the planet.
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One of the more distinctive restorations was the light of her torch. The flame was replaced with a new one molded in copper and covered in 24-karat gold leaf:
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“Liberty Enlightening the World,” as she is officially known, continues to inspire and illuminate. A visit to this moment is simply uplifting.
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