Florida unveiled a replica of the Liberty Bell in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
“With America’s 250th anniversary around the corner, Florida is celebrating our nation’s history and enduring ideals,” Gov. DeSantis (R) said in a statement. “We have already unveiled statues of the Founding Fathers in all the counties that bear their names, and today, I was proud to present a replica of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell right here in Liberty County. The Liberty Bell in Bristol will serve as a lasting tribute to America’s founding principles as part of our state’s ongoing initiative to honor our nation’s semiquincentennial.”
Sharing the Liberty Bell unveiling on social media, DeSantis wrote, “As part of our initiative to celebrate 250 years of the American experiment, we have commissioned statues of our Founding Fathers and other great Americans of history throughout Florida.” He explained that the replica’s inscription is “just as relevant today as it was in 1776: ‘Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof.'”
The unveiling aligns with the state’s America250FL initiative as it reveals a dozen new statues commemorating the country’s founders and values.
“We are blessed to live in a free country. Today’s ceremony offers a lasting reminder to future generations about the privilege inherent in our American identity,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “As we commemorate America 250, let us reflect upon the sacrifices made for liberty and celebrate the enduring strength of our Republic.”
The replica will stand in the state’s Liberty County as a tribute of freedom, self-government, and individual liberty, DeSantis’ office said.
