For America's 250th anniversary, on what date was the Statue of Liberty dedicated?

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886.

The monument, formally titled Liberty Enlightening the World, was a gift from the people of France to the United States. French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the statue, while Gustave Eiffel helped create its iron framework. It stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

A dedication ceremony took place on October 28, 1886, with President Grover Cleveland presiding. A large parade through New York City preceded the ceremony, and the event became an important public celebration of Franco-American friendship. The statue's copper exterior was originally a reddish-brown color before naturally developing its familiar green patina.

The statue is frequently associated with the centennial of American independence because construction and fundraising overlapped with the 1876 centennial. However, it was dedicated a decade later. Its tablet bears the date July 4, 1776, referring to the Declaration of Independence rather than the dedication date.