Freedom Bell, Historic bell at Rathaus Schöneberg in Berlin, Germany.
The Freedom Bell stands as a ten-ton bronze monument modeled after Philadelphia's Liberty Bell, featuring inscriptions that emphasize divine guidance in the rebirth of freedom and democracy.
Installed in October 1950 as a gift from the American people, the bell was transported across twenty-six United States cities during the Crusade for Freedom campaign to raise support for Radio Free Europe.
The bell serves as a powerful symbol of resistance against communism and oppression, representing Western democratic values and the enduring commitment to liberty during the Cold War era.
Located at Rathaus Schöneberg, visitors can view the bell during museum hours Monday through Thursday and weekends, with the bell ringing daily at noon for public observation.
The bell's daily noon chimes were broadcast via radio into East Berlin and Eastern Europe, making it one of the few monuments that actively transmitted messages of freedom across political boundaries.
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