PIERRE, (KCCR) — Approximately 100 people consisting of lawmakers, school children and citizens gathered around South Dakota’s Liberty Bell to hear the bell ring for the first time since it’s installation next to the Soldiers and Sailors Building in Pierre back in the 1950’s….
Governor Larry Rhoden with the help of two students rang the bell. State Historical Society Director Ben Jones says each state received a liberty bell in the 50’s in a post-war bond drive…
The bell ringing is a part of South Dakota celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Senator Tim Reed of Brookings is a member of the committee organizing South Dakota’s efforts…
Lieutenant Governor Tony VenHuizen says he read the book 1776 earlier this year and encouraged those watching the bell ceremony to read it too…
Students from Sioux Falls and Pierre attended the bell ringing ceremony.
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