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. The bell was presented to Oregon on July 4, 1950, by John Snyder, an American businessman and federal government official who served as

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in President

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's administration, to promote savings bonds. File:Oregon State Capitol Bell.JPG, The bell in 2006 File:OR Cap Walk of Flags.JPG, The Walk of Flags with the Liberty Bell in the foreground, 2008

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* 1950 establishments in Oregon 1950 sculptures Individual bells in the United States Liberty symbols Outdoor sculptures in Salem, Oregon {{Oregon-sculpture-stub

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