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Statue of Benito Juarez (New York City, New York)

USA / New Jersey / West New York / New York City, New York
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The newest monument in Bryant Park is the statue of Benito Juarez, also at the west end of the park. A gift from the State of Oaxaca to the City of New York, this statue, handcrafted by Moises Cabrera Orozco, is the first Mexican figure to be placed in the city of New York. Juárez is a Mexican national hero and Mexico’s first president of Indian descent. Revered by his countrymen as a great political leader, Juarez proclaimed the “Reforma Laws”, thus establishing the foundation for the Mexican Republic and preserving the independence of México.
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Coordinates:   40°45'15"N   73°59'3"W
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