Freiheitsglocke


We are finally to the best part of my visit to Rathaus Schöneberg, the Freedom Bell! This bell was a gift from the American people to show West Berliners they stood behind them in the fight for freedom against the communist East. It is inscribed with  a quote from Lincoln's Gettysburg address, "That this world under God shall have a new birth of freedom."

Perhaps some of you even donated to the fund that went towards the purchase of this bell... I'd love to hear any personal stories.

23 comments:

  1. May it continue to ring for many, many years to come.

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  2. Like the perspective of this shot, makes for a very strong image

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  3. This is so wonderful...and beautiful! I have tears in my eyes. :)

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  4. Excellent perspective for the shot, and a formidable bell.

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  5. Most interesting. No, I didn't hear about this or donate to the cause.

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  6. I like Revrunner's comment ... may the bell ring and ring and ring

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  7. It has a very interesting story. It's moving to know it has a deep and meaningful history.

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  8. A very impressive bell with so much history!

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  9. Well, in 8th Grade I had to memorize Lincoln's Address. Does that count?

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  10. Beautiful. I am proud of us for donating it.

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  11. A powerful bell with a great story!

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  12. Pity you don't have a soundtrack! :-)

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    1. There is a recording of the bells on today's post.

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  13. Thanks for taking me on the visit! Never seen it!

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    1. The bell tower used to be open to the public during certain times. Sadly it's not anymore, you have to get a group together and request a special tour. But it was worth it!

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  14. Beautiful - and the sound of solidarity!

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  15. It looks like a very heavy bell!

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  16. Its a fine looking bell Hal, unfortunately the link to the sound is not working for moi :)

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  17. Its a fine looking bell Hal, unfortunately the link to the sound is not working for moi :)

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  18. Great shot of a very historic bell!

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