Liberty Bell - Little Rock, Arkansas
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BruceS
N 34° 44.884 W 092° 17.340
15S E 565078 N 3845335
Replica Liberty Bell on the grounds of the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock.
Waymark Code: WM9ABZ
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2010
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The United States Department of the Treasury assisted by several private companies selected Paccard Foundry in Annecy-le-Vieux, France, to cast 55 full-sized replicas of the Liberty Bell in 1950. Each state, territory and the District of Columbia received a bell to run on patriotic occasion. This was part of a savings bond drive held from May 15 to July 4, 1950 with the slogan "Save for Your Independence". For many years this bell was in the rotunda the the Arkansas State Capitol. In 1976, as part of Bicentennial celebrations it was moved to its current location and rededicated. As part of the Bicentennial celebrations it was rung at 1:00 pm on July 4, 1976.
Where is original located?: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Where is this replica located?: Little Rock, Arkansas
Who created the original?: Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Internet Link about Original: http://www.nps.gov/inde/
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1752
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