National Debt clock, Digital billboard at Sixth Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Streets, Manhattan, United States
The National Debt Clock features a large electronic display that shows the total United States national debt and individual share per American family in real time.
Real estate developer Seymour Durst installed the first debt clock in 1989 when the national debt reached 2.7 trillion dollars, requiring monthly maintenance of 305 lightbulbs.
The clock serves as a financial education tool, encouraging public discussions about government spending and fiscal responsibility in the United States economy.
Visitors can observe the debt counter from the western side of Bank of America Tower, with numbers updating continuously throughout day and night.
In 2008, the clock required technical modifications when the national debt surpassed 10 trillion dollars, exceeding the original display capacity of digits.
Location: Manhattan
Website: http://www.durst.org/about/clock
Website: http://durst.org/about/clock
GPS coordinates: 40.75630,-73.98390
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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