On Oct. 26 1886, he said “The dream of my life is accomplished… I see the symbol of unity & friendship between 2 nations”

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On Oct. 26 1886, he said “The dream of my life is accomplished… I see the symbol of unity & friendship between 2 nations”

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi 

Final Jeopardy Explanation

On October 26, 1886, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the French sculptor behind the Statue of Liberty, made this statement during the monument’s dedication ceremony in New York Harbor.

For Bartholdi, the monument’s creation was more than just an artistic endeavor; it was a culmination of his dreams and aspirations to strengthen the bonds between France and the United States. The two countries had a history of alliance and shared democratic values, particularly as France had supported the United States during the American Revolutionary War.

The statue itself is rich in symbolism. Holding a torch in one hand and a tablet in the other, with a broken chain at her feet, the Statue of Liberty symbolizes enlightenment and liberation. The tablet bears the date of America’s independence in Roman numerals.

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