John Harvard Statue
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4.7 (1,569)Dubbed the 'Statue of the Three Lies,' this Harvard Yard bronze draws crowds eager to rub its left shoe for good luck.
Description
Created by sculptor Daniel Chester French in 1884, the monument remains one of Harvard University's most photographed landmarks. Its specific lore stems from inaccuracies regarding John Harvard's actual likeness, the institution's founding year, and his historical status as founder.