East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011

1. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker

Inscription. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of
Iowa
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 16 to July 4,1950, it was displayed in
every part of this state
The dimensions and 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 by:
American Smelting and Refining Company • Anaconda Copper Mining Company • Kennecott Copper Corporation • Miami Copper Company • Phelps Dodge Corporation • The American Metal Company, Limited • Steel supports by U. S. Steel Corporation's American Bridge Company • This plaque donated by Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Liberty Bell Replica series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1857.

Location. 41°

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35.463′ N, 93° 36.098′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. Marker is on East 12th Street. Marker is on the State Capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 E 21st St, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Korean War (about 500 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 600 feet away); A Reflection of Hope (about 600 feet away); S-36 Submarine Memorial (about 600 feet away); War Of The Rebellion Monument (about 700 feet away); William Boyd Allison (about 700 feet away); Iowa Revolutionary War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011

2. Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land Marker

Iowa State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011

3. Iowa State Capitol

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 23, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.