Korean Friendship Bell , San Pedro , California ( Courtesy of Ernest Lee , Executive Director , Korean Friendship Bell Preservation Committee )
Bell of Friendship ( Korean Friendship Bell , San Pedro , California ) Enduring Legacy of Liberty , Friendship , and Peace
Inscribed on the surface of the massive bronze bell are these words that embody the spirit and purpose of presenting the Bell of Friendship to the People of the United States .
The people of the Republic of Korea present this bell to the people of the United States of America in celebration of the American Bicentennial Jubilee and in commemoration of Century of Friendship and Trust Between our two peoples .
The people of the United States have built upon the foundation of their pioneer spirit and aspiration for independence , a free and prosperous nation on a new continent .
Their achievements serve as an impetus and inspiration for the development of all mankind . The traditional amity between our two peoples has been established upon this shared faith in freedom and independence When Korea suffered under the yoke of foreign rule , the people of the United States came forward as encouraging friends With the victory of the United States in World War II , Korea ’ s unflagging patriotic struggle finally attained the goal of National Liberation .
In striving to preserve freedom , the United States and the Republic of Korea are inseparable allies linked by ties forged in blood . This is a fraternity of mutual trust , which shall remain forever unchanged .
May this bell ring and sound forth the hope and resolve of our two nations in their common devotion to enduring prosperity , liberty and peace .
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