Statue of The Republic

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The Statue of The Republic in Chicago, Illinois, is a notable bronze sculpture created by Daniel Chester French. It was erected in 1918 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893. The statue stands in Jackson Park, near the site of the original fairgrounds. The 24-foot tall sculpture is a smaller-scale replica of the original 65-foot statue that stood at the exposition. The figure represents a robed female personification of the United States, holding a globe in one hand and a staff topped with an eagle in the other, symbolizing liberty and sovereignty.

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