World Peace Bell - Los Angeles, CA
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N 34° 03.059 W 118° 15.219
11S E 384293 N 3768517
This World Peace Bell is located in the gardens of Los Angeles' Main Library.
Waymark Code: WMECP1
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2012
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This large Japanese bell is suspended from an aluminum archway. It has some Japanese characters in gold letters and the words "WORLD PEACE BELL".
The accompanying plaque reads:
"THE WORLD PEACE BELL
The World Peace Bell is an internationally symbol of World Peace. The bell is cast from coins and medals donated by 103 countries and represents a common bond among the nations of the world.
The World Peace Bell Association, based in Tokyo, Japan, works closely with the United Nations in an effort to develop friendly relations among nations and raise awareness about the importance of international cooperation. The goal of the Association is to provide a World Peace Bell to all nations of the world in order to promote a worldwide synergy of peace and understanding that will safeguard the futures of the world's children.
The World Peace Bell is rung annually by the United Nations Secretary General on the opening of the General Assembly in a prayer for world peace.
The World Peace Bell is hereby dedicated to the people and the City of Los Angeles as a lasting tribute to the commitment of world peace and international understanding.
Dedicated to the City of Los Angeles
January 26, 2001
Richard J. Riordan
The City of Los Angeles
Tomijiro Yoshida, President
The World Peace Association"
The plaque has a copy of the seal of the City of Los Angeles between Riordan and Tomijiro's names.
Text on Monument/Memorial Sign or Plaque:
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Website about the Peace Monument/Memorial: [Web Link]
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