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Statue of Simon Bolevar
born in Venezuela, was called El Liberator because of his victories over the Spaniards that resulted in the independence of Bolivia, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. The sculpture, which stands 15 feet tall on a 16 foot pedestal was crafted by Sally James Farnham, and it depicts him sitting resolutely on his horse. The bronze coats-of-arms on the pedestal represent the aforementioned countries for which he helped win independence. |
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- Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center
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