"Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost." -Thomas Jefferson Liberty Bell :: December :: 2005

December 16, 2005

Pictures

Filed under: Liberty

There was a comment left saying that the Liberty Bell was “kinda boring” and that some pictures would help. I am sorry for not working on things like that, or at least telling you when to expect them. I appreciate your interest, and should have more pictures in early next week. However, this blog is only two days old! Please have patience as I’m still working on it.

If you come by this site while it is being worked on, leave me a note with your e-mail address and I will e-mail you as soon as Liberty Bell is running better again.

If you have any suggestions on things you want added to the Liberty Bell or things that could be done better, let me know.

Thank-you,

Administrator

Why “Liberty Bell?” (part 2)

Filed under: Liberty, Opinions, History

The Liberty Bell is a symbol of America. Built in 1752, the Liberty Bell rang at many occasions in the early life of our country. These occasions include the deaths of Franklin and Washington, the inauguration of John Adams, and also to mark events during the American Revolution. In fact, the bell was rung so many times people living near the bell complained they were “incommoded and distressed” by the constant “ringing of the great Bell in the Steeple.”

Not everyone has forgotten the Liberty Bell – or what it stands for. George W. Bush, on December 12, 2005, made this comment:

“Not far from here where we gather today is a symbol of freedom familiar to all Americans — the Liberty Bell. When the Declaration of Independence was first read in public, the Liberty Bell was sounded in celebration, and a witness said: “It rang as if it meant something.”

Although the Liberty Bell is now no more than a symbol, we need to keep that same spirit for freedom and liberty. America is more than a country. At least it was. It was a land where people were free, where they were treated fairly and equally. Liberty is worth fighting for. We shouldn’t get content in our daily lives not caring about the liberty and freedom of others. One person will not change a country. But a force of people can.