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.
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23 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl21 February, 2015 00:06

    that's awesome.

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  2. Revrunner21 February, 2015 00:22

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

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  3. Unknown21 February, 2015 00:24

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

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  4. Linda21 February, 2015 01:33

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

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  5. William Kendall21 February, 2015 01:38

    Excellent perspective for the shot, and a formidable bell.

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  6. Jack21 February, 2015 01:59

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

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  7. Denton21 February, 2015 03:59

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

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  8. Kay21 February, 2015 05:23

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

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  9. maryaustria21 February, 2015 15:52

    A very impressive bell with so much history!

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  10. Birdman21 February, 2015 16:26

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

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  11. Marleen21 February, 2015 17:48

    That's beautiful!

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)21 February, 2015 18:30

    Beautiful. I am proud of us for donating it.

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  13. VP21 February, 2015 20:12

    A powerful bell with a great story!

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  14. RedPat21 February, 2015 20:37

    A great-looking bell!

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  15. cieldequimper21 February, 2015 20:55

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

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    1. Halcyon22 February, 2015 11:57

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

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  16. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com21 February, 2015 21:56

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

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    1. Halcyon22 February, 2015 11:57

      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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  17. Anonymous22 February, 2015 07:36

    Beautiful - and the sound of solidarity!

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  18. EG CameraGirl22 February, 2015 13:44

    It looks like a very heavy bell!

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  19. PerthDailyPhoto22 February, 2015 14:44

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

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  20. PerthDailyPhoto22 February, 2015 14:44

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

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  21. Anonymous23 February, 2015 15:56

    Great shot of a very historic bell!

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