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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Lady Liberty, Westerville Public Library
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Statue of Liberty - Wikipedia
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Statue of Liberty - Wikipedia
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The Disputed Story behind the Statue of Liberty's Muslim Heritage
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The story behind 'The New Colossus' poem on the Statue of Liberty
Fact check: U.S. didn't reject Statue of Liberty that honored slaves
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Your Definitive Guide To Visiting The Statue Of Liberty - Headout Blog
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History of the Statue of Liberty
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Who Was the Woman Behind the Statue of Liberty?
History of the Statue of Liberty (1860s-Today)
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Statue of Liberty History, Information, Height, Poem, & Facts
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Origin of the copper of the statue of Liberty
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Statue of Liberty - Wikipedia
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Sentinel: The Unlikely Origins of the Statue of Liberty
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The Egyptian origin of the Statue of Liberty - KNOWOL