Loading... Please wait...On October 28, 1886 the people of the United States witnessed the dedication of what has become one of the most famous icons of liberty and freedom in the world... the Statue of Liberty, given to our country as a gift from the countrymen of France. Capt. Richard DeRosset has captured the feeling and essence of this historic event in an outstanding painting showing the period ships that surrounded the dedication that day. Complete with attractive digital frame and commemorative banner. Keywords: Liberty, statue of liberty, ships, dedication, freedom, history, dedication, New York, France, 1886, statue