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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable
monuments in the world, representing freedom to all who have followed her
guiding light to our shores. Lady Liberty was, in fact, a real lighthouse from
1886 to 1902 when she was under the care and operation of the US Lighthouse
Board. The light had a keeper to maintain the electric light that could be seen
for 24 miles at sea. The flame of the torch had glass inserts in its sides that
helped her light shine brightly. The power to generate the light came from an
electric plant on the island.
The Statue of Liberty is also known as "Liberty
Enlightening the World" and remains a symbol of hope to millions of people who
see her standing in the harbor.
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