That Swashbuckling South American Bloke in the Big Apple's Greenheart

Nestled in the heart of the Big Apple, New York's Central Park, you'll spot a 19th-century South American legend on a steed. José de San Martín rides high on a rearing horse, soaking in the city views. Not just anyone crafted this bronzed beauty – that's Louis-Joseph Daumas' work from 1949. The unveiling took place on the 25th of May, 1951. Today, the statue graces our neck of the woods, a gift from Argentina, symbolizing their appreciation for San Martín’s impact on South American history. As for the 'gift' story… well, stories, they're always wilder than any flick, right?

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