The 7 spikes on the Statue of Liberty's crown represent the 7 oceans and the 7 continents of the world, indicating the universal concept of liberty.
According to legend, the idea for the Statue came to sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi in a vision. After gaining inspiration, he sketched out his idea and immediately pitched it to as many influential people as possible.
Throughout history and pop culture, the Statue remains one of the most iconic symbols of America.
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