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"Mother and Child." A 25-foot-high bronze statue of "Mother and Child," a tribute to peace, is a gift from Italy to the UN. The statue, located in the North Garden, is the work of the Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzu. The statue was unveiled by the President of Italy in 1989. He said the statue "signified a glorification of life, and consequently, of peace." Its presentation to the UN expressed the sentiments of friendship and affection with which Italy regarded the world body and its support for the invaluable work done by the Organization in the area of international peace and security. The UN Secretary-General, in accepting the gift, said the sculpture was more than a symbol or a message: "it represents love, beauty and hope for future generations." |