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December 16, 2005

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.

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