Liberty Bell replica from France - Dover, Delaware
N 39° 09.408 W 075° 31.310
18S E 454912 N 4334306
This replica of the Liberty Bell was given to the United States by France.
Waymark Code: WM18DCW
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2023
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From the plaque beneath the bell:
Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land
This reproduction of the liberty bell was presented to the people of
DELAWARE
by Director of
the Honorable John W Snyder
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 the state.
The dimensions and tone are identical
with those of the original Libery 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 freedon for which our nation stands.
This bell is one of the 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 Corporations American Bridge Company
This bell relocated in 1976 by the Legislative Bicentennial Committee
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: France
Country or International City that Received the Gift: United States of America
Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: [Web Link]
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