1: In 1984, the Statue of Liberty faced closure due to structural issues.

2: A fundraising campaign raised $350 million to restore the statue.

3: Expert engineers repaired internal iron supports to prevent collapse.

4: The statue reopened on July 5, 1986, to the public.

5: Thousands gathered for the historic event to mark the statue's rebirth.

6: The restoration project was completed ahead of schedule.

7: The Statue of Liberty remains a symbol of freedom and friendship.

8: Visitors can now explore the statue's history and significance.

9: Thanks to a successful restoration effort, the Statue of Liberty was saved from disaster.