Antony Blinken and Jean-Yves Le Drian inaugurate Washington's Statue of Liberty

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian inaugurated the Statue of Liberty in Washington on Wednesday July 14, located in the gardens of the French Ambassador's residence.

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July 14 was celebrated with a special guest in Washington.

The replica of the Statue of Liberty from Bartoldi's original mold was unveiled in the garden of the residence of the Ambassador of France.

Foreign ministers from both countries were on hand for the occasion.

  • France

  • United States

  • Jean-Yves Le Drian

  • Heritage