Liberty Bell - Cheyenne, WY
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bluesnote
N 41° 08.374 W 104° 49.258
13T E 515025 N 4554265
One of 50 replica liberty bells given by France to each of the 50 states. This one is the Wyoming bell and is located on the state capitol grounds.
Waymark Code: WM13XRQ
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2021
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The plaque reads, "This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Wyoming
by direction of
The Honorable John W. Snyder
Secretary of the Treasury
As the inspirational symbol of the
United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive
from May 16 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 • 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 Incorporated"
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: France
Country or International City that Received the Gift: Wyoming
Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: [Web Link]
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