PEARL 75TH POSTER AND PROCLAMATION CLICK HERE
This site begins as a story of the
1915 Liberty Bell Coast -to-Coast tour and Liberty Train starting with
Denver Prelude.
and via the Navbars above.
We then expand the concept of "tour" by way of a virtual tour of various other bells and historic elements pertinent to "Proclaim Liberty" including the Annecy Bells (1950), The Centenniel Bell (1876), Freedom Bell (1950), and the World Peace Bell (1998). New readers might do well to familiarize themselves with this background which is now also presented in auto-scroll edition for smooth assimilation by way of the Scroll Index or drop-down tabs above.
As return readers know this INTRO page has been highlighting Cardinal Dates of the "Proclaim Liberty" story (further below) and we are here expanding on
"Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary"
as noted in October:
DIAMOND MEMORIUM:
1915 Liberty Bell Coast -to-Coast tour and Liberty Train starting with
Denver Prelude.
and via the Navbars above.
We then expand the concept of "tour" by way of a virtual tour of various other bells and historic elements pertinent to "Proclaim Liberty" including the Annecy Bells (1950), The Centenniel Bell (1876), Freedom Bell (1950), and the World Peace Bell (1998). New readers might do well to familiarize themselves with this background which is now also presented in auto-scroll edition for smooth assimilation by way of the Scroll Index or drop-down tabs above.
As return readers know this INTRO page has been highlighting Cardinal Dates of the "Proclaim Liberty" story (further below) and we are here expanding on
"Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary"
as noted in October:
DIAMOND MEMORIUM:
The Star Spangel banner yet wave over the burning barracks and Tower of Hickham Army Airfield, Honolulu 7 Dec 1941. This photo introduces the legend of
-- Major Annie G. Fox, RN, U.S. Army Medical Corps--
The first woman ever awarded the Bronze Star for Valor and Exemplary conduct of Duty as Head of Nursing, Hickham Army Airfield Hospital Dec-7-21, 1941. (see citation).
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At the Website of the official 75th Pearl harbor Anniversary organizers at Honolulu as linked below you will see that they have 10 DAYS of activities planned for this honorific occasion and so our October Call to Assembly at you Liberty Bell is
on point and any such Assembly will be Satellite and co-memorial to their efforts and any pictures that come back here of YOUR efforts will contribute to a memorial wall here as permanent record..
As noted elsewhere those who were 5-10 in 1915 were 30-35 in 1940 and so were THE ONES who lived and fought and won and so ring would be the wish of the Princess Liberty who speak for them now 100 years.
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Nov 2016 update
NEW PHOTO ESSAY: "MAQUIS SAVOYARDE"
October 2016 Update in progress.
(Readers with Bellfies for posting from the below dates or else-when inquire at
CONTACT.
(Readers with Bellfies for posting from the below dates or else-when inquire at
CONTACT.
MARK THIS DATE: DECEMBER 7, 2016
This date marks the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the advent of America's Appointment with Destiny in World War 2. Readers who see that this site responds to the protocol of Commemorative Dates will note that 75th Anniversary is designated
"Diamond Jubilee"
and cause for Exemplary Memorium.
This date marks the advent of America's 75th Anniversary Commemoration of all those who served and sacrificed in that war to preserve Liberty here and restore it to many lands from which it had been stolen. We urge readers who understand that a true purpose of their Liberty Bell is to Sound the Jubilee of Memorium to these persons and this historic endeavor will yourself endeavor to make it possible for Your Liberty Bell to do so.
As we have said before this is occasion for student assembly and that anyone who will make the effort find it has the right to tap their Liberty Bell for these heroes Seven Times.
(for "Liberty", for "Freedom", for "America").
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THIS LINK TAKES YOU TO OFFICIAL
PEARL HARBOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY WEBSITE:
https://pearlharbor75thanniversary.com/
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For our part here we re-post from our sister site
flightspiritmagazine,
these 2012 plates from
ANNALS OF THE AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND
Readers are reminded that the attack on Wake Island, although listed as 8Dec41 because it is west of the Date Line, actually occurred only a few hours after Pearl on the same solar day. This was the first actual combat by American forces in World War II as a 450-man contingent of the 1st Marine Defense Battalion were joined by the over 1200 civilian construction workers (building an airfield) in standing off not only intensive air attack, but also a multi-ship landing attempt for over 2 weeks before finally being over-run by a second reinforced landing assault. These defenders, who surrendered under a white flag, were variously: summarily executed, forced into slave labor to complete that base for Axis use, or shipped to prison camps elsewhere to experience starvation conditions for the duration of the war. This heroic effort and sacrifice is honored at the memorial on Wake Island pictured below which is, as you can see, very far from
Freedom's Ring.
By U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo - http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/080112-F-2034C-203.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3514470
By Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon - http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcasyuma/PublishingImages/Wake%20Island/WakeIsland_090109_Lisbon_Memorial.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=23102093
(LINK)
"Wake Island survivors reunite 71 years later."
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July 2016
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Mark this date on your calendar:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
"The Sound Heard Round the World"
Part III:
ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
All Student Assembly at your State Liberty Bell
(located near your State Capitol)
"On September 21st, 2014 the Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution had the 13th Annual Constitution Week Bell Ringing on the Tennessee State Capital grounds at the Liberty Bell Replica.
"Our TNSSAR Color Guard presented the Colors for this Celebration.
Front Row L to R: Roger Tenney Guy Kirby, Larry Pool, Edward Phillips, Commander David Miles Vaughn, Johnye Klossner Kitzman, TSDAR, Tennessee State Regent Susan Rogers Thomas, Lori Hanley, TSDAR, Fred Ryan Steve Gaines, Bob Nash."
from Tennessee State Sons Of the American Revolution website
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"Our TNSSAR Color Guard presented the Colors for this Celebration.
Front Row L to R: Roger Tenney Guy Kirby, Larry Pool, Edward Phillips, Commander David Miles Vaughn, Johnye Klossner Kitzman, TSDAR, Tennessee State Regent Susan Rogers Thomas, Lori Hanley, TSDAR, Fred Ryan Steve Gaines, Bob Nash."
from Tennessee State Sons Of the American Revolution website
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ED NOTE: Returning Readers here recall these "Mark your Calendar" dates (above and below) inserted as we go with a suggestion maybe this is a good time to assemble there at Your Liberty Bell. It is not necessary to have "organized" activity if readers and others just show up, snap a Bellfie to post here, and maybe tap the bell 7 times with a small wooden mallet you remember to bring.
Constitution Week (Sept 17-24 any year) is said to span the time it took from the Signing of the Constitution (depicted above) through the making of thirteen copies dispatched by fast riders to the various State Capitals who return to Philadelphia with confirmation of receipt. The bell was said to have rung each time these riders came in.
These Cardinal Dates occur every year at the beginning of the School Year and so are good time for student assembly/attention to bell and to Proclaim Liberty. This is ongoing 13 years in Tennessee, once ago in Colorado, maybe some times rarely elsewhere. We encourage readers in those states where this observance is organized to attend and where not then you be the organized.
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To three or more people you know who would like to know about
PROCLAIM LIBERTY
(Last Update: Aug 09, 2016)
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May 2016
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Mark this date on your calendar:
JUNE 6, 2016
"The Sound Heard Round the World"
Part II
All Student Assembly at your State Liberty Bell
(located near your State Capitol)
to Comemmorate :
Liberty Bell Sounded to confirm success of Normandy Invasion. Radio broadcast live via combined resources of BBC, CBS, and Armed Forces Radio 7.4 million watts to 23 nations around the world.
May 2016
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Mark this date on your calendar:
JUNE 6, 2016
"The Sound Heard Round the World"
Part II
All Student Assembly at your State Liberty Bell
(located near your State Capitol)
to Comemmorate :
Liberty Bell Sounded to confirm success of Normandy Invasion. Radio broadcast live via combined resources of BBC, CBS, and Armed Forces Radio 7.4 million watts to 23 nations around the world.
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Feb 2016
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Mark this date on your calendar:
April 19, 2016
"The Sound Heard Round the World"
All Student Assembly at your State Liberty Bell
(located near your State Capitol)
to Commemorate :
Paul Revere's Ride, The battle of Lexington Concord,
Start of the American Revolution.
The Doolittle Raid (1942)
Arrival and First ringing of the Annecy Bells.
Feb 2016
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Mark this date on your calendar:
April 19, 2016
"The Sound Heard Round the World"
All Student Assembly at your State Liberty Bell
(located near your State Capitol)
to Commemorate :
Paul Revere's Ride, The battle of Lexington Concord,
Start of the American Revolution.
The Doolittle Raid (1942)
Arrival and First ringing of the Annecy Bells.
THESE SCREEN SHOTS OF OUR PAGE VISIT GRAPH ARE SHOWING US A CONSISTENT TREND OF OVER 70 PER MONTH SO MAYBE THIS PEBBLE IN THE POND IS RIPPLING. PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE PRACTICAL ACTIVITY IN BUILDING THIS PAGE INVOLVES MANUAL DOCUMENT RECOVERY FROM ARCHIVE SOURCES (SEE CONSTRUCTION PAGE)
Stats below for Sep-Oct 2016 essentially confirm the continuing rate as above.
THE DENVER ARRIVAL CHAPTER HAS BEEN EXPANDED AND YET MORE IS TO COME
WE HAVE BEGUN THE STORY IN THE ANNECY BELLS OF THEIR TRIBUTE TO THE FRENCH RESISTANCE
CONTINUING THE THEME OF THE TRICENTENNIEL PROGRAM OF 2001 WE HAVE INSTALLED THE BLOG PAGE OF THE THEME "LIBERTY TO ME" AND YOU CAN CHIME IN (SO TO SPEAK) WITH YOUR VIEWS ON THAT SUBJECT.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST WE ARE PLEASE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU, STILL STANDING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, STILL SPEAKING THE TRUE WORD OF "PROCLAIM LIBERTY" FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE:
THE PRINCESS LIBERTY
Nov. Update note: Denver Prelude continues below but is now available directly via the top navbar.
PRELUDE: JULY 1-9, 1915
(click on text to view large)
( caption transcript ) "The Liberty Bell will be in Denver next Saturday morning. Here are some types of Denverites who will gaze upon it during its stay. The little child with flag in hand will look at it in amazement. The Grand Army veteran will lift his hat to it in reverence. The soldier will give it the military salute. The patriotic Denver boy will also touch his cap in salute, and the school children will march past the bell in goodly numbers."
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