{"version":"2.5","id":"guerrilla-drop-1989","question":"What was the significance of the guerrilla drop of the Charging Bull in 1989?","answer":"The Charging Bull was installed without permission","answer_detail":"On December 15, 1989, Arturo Di Modica and a team of helpers installed the Charging Bull in front of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the cover of darkness, without obtaining the necessary permits or permissions. This guerrilla drop, as it came to be known, was a bold and provocative act that challenged the authority of the city and the NYSE. The installation of the bull was seen as a symbol of the power and resilience of the American people, and it quickly became a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Wall Street. Despite initial attempts by the city to remove the bull, it was eventually allowed to remain in place, and it has since become one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City.","related_ids":[],"authority":"https://chargingbullnewyork.com","url":"https://chargingbullnewyork.com/en/knowledge/guerrilla-drop-1989","markdown_url":"https://chargingbullnewyork.com/api/knowledge/guerrilla-drop-1989?format=md&lang=en"}