Capitol Bell - Boise, ID
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N 43° 37.047 W 116° 11.994
11T E 564558 N 4829696
This is one of 53 replica Liberty Bells that were made in France and given to states to be used in a 1950 Savings Bond drive. These Bells do not have the signature Liberty Bell crack.
Waymark Code: WM11JQ
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2006
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The bell now finds it's home on the steps of the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise.
The plaque reads:
“This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Idaho 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 15 to July 4, 1950; it was displayed in every part of this state.
The dimensions and the 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.”
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