Statue of Liberty Cornerstone Laid: France's Gift to America
France and Britain celebrate the laying of the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island, setting the physical foundation for a global symbol of freedom. This act immediately launched a transatlantic fundraising campaign that secured the massive pedestal needed to house Bartholdi's copper masterpiece before its 1886 dedication.
August 5, 1884
142 years ago
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What Else Happened on August 5
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