Replica of The Liberty Bell, Atlanta, GA
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N 33° 44.867 W 084° 23.399
16S E 741771 N 3737251
Replica of the Liberty Bell at the State Capitol grounds, Atlanta GA.This is bell #49 out of 55.
Waymark Code: WM22ZK
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2007
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In 1950, the United States Department of the Treasury assisted by several private companies selected Paccard Foundry in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell. The bells were shipped as gifts to states and territories of the United States and the District of Columbia to be displayed and rung on patriotic occasions. This was part of a savings bond drive held from May 15 to July 4, 1950 with the slogan "Save for Your Independence."
This bell is one of three cast in France in 1950 and given to the United States government by:
American Smelting and Refining Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Kennecott Copper Corporation
Miami Copper Company
Phelps Dodge Corporation
The American Metal Company, Limited
Steel Supports By U.S. Steel Corporation's American Bridge Company
This plaque donated by Revere Copper and Brass, Inc.
The Plaque reads:
Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land.
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Georgia at the direction of
The Honorable John W. Snyder, Secretary of the Treasury.
As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bond Independence drive from May 15 to July 4, 1950, the Liberty Bell was displayed in every part of the state.
The dimensions and tone are identical with those of the original Liberty Bell when it rang out our independence in 1776.
In standing before this symbol, you have the opportunity to dedicate yourselves as, did our founding fathers, to the principles of the individual freedom for which our nation stands.
Where is original located?: Philidelphia. PA
Where is this replica located?: Atlanta GA
Who created the original?: Whitechapel Foundry
Internet Link about Original: http://www.ushistory.org/libertybell/index.html
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1751
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