Liberty Bell Reproduction - Juneau, Alaska
N 58° 18.121 W 134° 24.613
8V E 534567 N 6462487
Liberty Bell Reproduction in front of the Capitol Building in Juneau, Alaska.
Waymark Code: WMEXRV
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2012
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This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was placed on permanent display at the treasury by direction of Secretary of State of the treasury John W. Snyder. It is a duplicate of the original Liberty Bell in tone as well as in structural details and dimensions.
Identical reproductions were exhibited throughout the nation during the Independence Savings Bonds drive, May 15-July 4, 1950, the Liberty Bell having been the inspirational symbol for the drive. At the conclusion of the drive, Secretary Snyder presented one of the reproductions to each stare, to Alaska, to Hawaii, to Virgin Islands and to the District of Columbia for further public exhibition.
The Independence Drive was planned as a sales stimulus for the United States Savings Bond program with an appeal to the Spirit of Thrift – “Save for your independence” – as a slogan.
Out of the association of the Liberty Bell with the drive there developed a widespread rekindling of public interest in the story of the bell and its role in the great drama of Colonial America’s struggle for freedom.
There developed, too, an enhanced consciousness of the paramount importance to Americans of preserving our freedom for all time.
In dedicating this bell in the year 1950, Secretary Snyder expressed the hope that it “will serve forever as a symbol to the people of the United States of the independence which is their priceless heritage.”
Where is original located?: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where is this replica located?: Juneau, Alaska
Who created the original?: Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1752
Internet Link about Original: Not listed
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