1776 American Dream and USA-Renaissance recently worked together to bring an exact replica Liberty Bell to the Brown County Courthouse in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our Liberty Bell Project was a tribute to the innocent lives that were lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

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A LIBERTY BELL FOR GREEN BAY AND BROWN COUNTY

In support of the Liberty Bell Project, on December 6, 2001 Mayor Paul Jadin and Brown County Executive Nancy Nusbaum proclaimed 2002 as "The Year of Liberty" in our area. At that press conference, we announced the beginning of a fundraising campaign to purchase a full size Liberty Bell (2080 lb. replica) to be given as a gift to Green Bay and Brown County. On May 17, 2002 the Liberty Bell replica arrived.

The purpose of the Liberty Bell Project is to:
1. Honor the innocent lives that were lost in the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.
2. Honor the Heroes of Liberty who sacrificed so that others could enjoy the "Blessings of Liberty."
3. Reinforce the national unity, American spirit, and community service awakened in our country.
4. Promote the study of American history and liberty.

The bell was cast at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry of London, England. This 500 year-old company made the original Liberty Bell 250 years ago. Thousands of pennies from area school children were melted into the bell. The replica bell toured several area schools and was in local parades and downtown events. Area scouts moved the bell to the Brown County Courthouse grounds on September 1, 2002. This date marked the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Permanent display on the north side of the Brown County Courthouse, along with a memorial-dedication ceremony, occurred on September 11, 2002.

To encourage the study of American history and liberty, we conducted a "Liberty" essay and poetry contest for area students. Over 200 students participated, representing 16 area schools. A time capsule containing contest entries is inserted in the base of the bell display.

Our efforts met with success because of broad community involvement. Foundations, businesses, Veterans associations, and many every day citizens supported this project.

At our press conference on December 6, 2001 we stated that the dark cloud of September 11, 2001 may fade from our memories some day, but the silver lining of our best behaviors should be preserved. The heart of the Liberty Bell project is to symbolically lend permanence to the American values of Life, Liberty, National Unity, Community Service, and Good Moral Character.