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Statue of Liberty's Original Color
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● FeaturedIt's easy to picture the Statue of Liberty as the grand green icon we know today. However, many are surprised to learn that she wasn't always this familiar hue.
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What People Remember
Many people recall the Statue of Liberty always being green since its dedication.
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What's Actually True
The Statue of Liberty was originally a dull copper color when it was unveiled in 1886. Over several decades, the copper oxidized, slowly turning her the distinctive verdigris green we see today.
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#statue of liberty#new york#landmarks#copper#oxidation
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