On may 9, 1993, after being in place almost 130 years, the statue of freedom was removed from the top of the dome by helicopter for restoration. The work was needed because of extensive pitting and corrosion on the surface of the bronze and because of a crack and rusting on the cast-iron pedestal. The pedestal was restored in place atop the dome, the metal was stripped of paint, and the wreaths and fasces were removed to ensure that they were thoroughly cleaned and coated. The crack was permanently repaired, and the entire pedestal was primed and painted with a color specially mixed to match the statue. The statue of freedom was returned to its pedestal by helicopter on october 23, 1993. Date: 1 May 1993, 00:00.
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