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Detroit, Michigan
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The statue is often dressed in jerseys of Detroit's sports teams during significant events, symbolizing the city's unity and pride.
Standing at 26 feet tall, the statue is one of the largest bronze statues cast since the Renaissance.
The statue was sculpted by Marshall Fredericks, a renowned American sculptor, and was dedicated in 1958.
In its left hand, the statue holds a bronze sphere symbolizing God, and in its right, a family group symbolizing human relationships.
The inscription behind the statue is a biblical quote from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
The statue is prominently located in front of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, serving as a symbol of the city.
In 2008, the statue underwent a significant restoration to clean and preserve its bronze surface.
