World News (cont'd.) The Lady Approaches 100 with a New Look. The Statue of Uberty celebrated her 98th birthday in 1984 and she began to show her age. The statue was worn from constant pummeling by wind, salt air and acid rain, and the iron ribbing supporting the copper covering was badly corroded. A two -year restoration began in July 1984. It included a new gold-plated torch . - photo by AP/WideWorld Photos. "Lemme' Tell VaT' Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale made history when he chose a woman, Geraldine Ferraro, as his vice presidential running mate. - photo by AP/WideWorld Photos. 44 World News
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