Who Owns The Statue of Liberty?
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New York and New Jersey have had long-standing disputes over the ownership of Liberty Island, stemming from conflicting claims to the Hudson River and surrounding islands, resulting in a Supreme Court case in 1832. New Jersey eventually gave up claims to Staten Island, and New York extended New Jersey's northern border into the river, resolving the conflict.
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- Ownership of Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, was a contentious issue between New York and New Jersey due to historical disputes over land boundaries and river ownership.
- New Jersey's claim to the Hudson River, including Staten, Ellis, and Liberty Islands, was a key point of contention, leading to a Supreme Court case in 1832 that ultimately resulted in a compromise where New York extended New Jersey's northern border into the river, resolving the conflict.
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What caused the dispute between New York and New Jersey?
Ownership of Liberty Island and Hudson River.