Historical Events tagged with "goddess of democracy"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Unveiling of the Goddess of Democracy Statue
May 30th, 1989 35 years ago
Student demonstrators in Tiananmen Square unveiled a 10-meter tall statue called the Goddess of Democracy. Crafted from papier-mâché and other materials, it symbolized the students' demand for democracy and freedom. The statue drew crowds of supporters and became a rallying point for the movement, signifying the ideals of political reform and citizens' rights during the protests that were taking place at the time.
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