The Statue of Liberty at 125 Years

Second Rennovation
President Ronald Reagan announced the creation of the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Commission to raise funds needed for restorations, the result of a study that found the right arm had been improperly attached and that the statue swayed substantially in strong winds. The torch, which had experienced leaks since 1916, was replaced with an exact replica of Bartholdi's design.

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