Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a Free Land. This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of South Carolina by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder, secretary of the treasury. As the inspirational symbol of the United States savings bonds independence drive from May 15 to July 4, 2950, it was displayed  in  every part of this state. The dimensions and tone are identical with those of the original Liberty ell when it rang our independence in 1776.  In standing before this symbol, you have the opportunity to dedicate yourself, as did our founding fathers, to the principles of the individual freedom for which our nation stands. This bell is 1 of 53 cast in France in 1950, and given to the United States Government by American Smelting and Refining Company, Miami Copper Company, Phelps Dodge Corporation, The American Metal Company Ltd., Kennecott Copper Corporation, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, steel supports by U.S steel corporations America Bridge Company. The plaque was donated by Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated.