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Statue of Liberty
From Anarchopedia
The American concept of liberty has a female embodiment, which is the Statue of Liberty. The copper statue of the goddess of Liberty was a present by France, as a centennial gift to the United State of America and a sign of friendship between the two nations. The pedestal was constructed in the United States.
The Statue of Liberty is often used as a symbol that ideals of the United States. In a more general sense, the Statue of Liberty is used to represent liberty in general and is a favored symbol of US Libertarian Party.
Other Liberty Monuments
The Liberty Memorial is dedicated to World War I and World War II victories for liberty against the Axis.
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