Liberty Unveiled

October 28, 1886 - This was the day that President Grover Cleveland unveiled the Statue of Liberty at its official dedication ceremony.

The giant copper-skinned sculpture stands over 300 feet above New York Harbor. It was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and presented to America as a gift from the people of France. The face of Liberty was modeled after Bartholdi's mother, while the body was inspired by his wife.

Check out the video below for some fascinating factoids about this famous American icon:

Every year, more than 4 million people visit the Statue of Liberty. Perhaps the most famous American landmark, the statue has a rich history that spans a century and across the Atlantic Ocean. We went to Liberty Island and talked to a ranger from the National Parks Service about the story of the statue and many of the secrets about it that you might not know.