Wyoming Liberty Bell Replica - Cheyenne, WY - Exact Replicas on Waymarking.com

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 Wyoming by direction of the Honorable John W. Synder, Secretary of the Treasury. As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds independence drive from May 15 to July 4, 1950, it was displayed in every part of this 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 yourself, as did our founding fathers, to the principles of the individual freedom for which our nation stands. This bell is one of fifty-three cast in France in 1950, and given to the United States government by: American Smelting and Refining Company, Miami Copper Company, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, Phelps Dodge Corporation, Kennecott Copper 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 Incorporated.

This site (visit link) has a digitized copy of a newspaper article explaining the bond drive.

Where is original located?: Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA Where is this replica located?: Grounds of the Wyoming State Capitol Who created the original?: Meneely and Kimberly Bell Foundry Internet Link about Original: http://www.nps.gov/inde/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1876

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