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What was the original identity of the iconic Statue of Liberty before she became an American symbol of freedom?

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What was the original identity of the iconic Statue of Liberty before she became an American symbol of freedom?

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What was the original identity of the iconic Statue of Liberty before she became an American symbol of freedom?
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