Arkansas American Bicentennial  Memorial Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas David H. Pryor - Governor Joe E. Purcell - Lt. Governor George O. Jernigan Jr. - Secretary of State   Bicentennial Celebration Committee Joe E. Purcell - Chairman Joe Neff Basore Mrs. Elijah Coleman Judge James E. Hyatt Jr. Earle W. Johnson Mrs. Walter F. Tate - Director Mrs. James Albert Marmouget William T. Robinson Mrs. George Rose Smith Mrs. Robert M. Twyford Jim Ward Williams   Dr. John L. Ferguson, State Historian Representative William F. Foster Sr - Legislative Sponsor William E. Henderson - Director Parks & Tourism Glenn N. Sink, AIA., Architect Davis - Pitts & Assocs. Consulting Engineers Lucas & Assocs. Joe O. Armbrust, Contractor A.D. 1976 Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of Arkansas 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, 1950, it was displayed in every part of this state.   The dimensions and tone are identical with those of the original Liberty Bell when it rang out 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 one of fifty-three cast in France in 1950, and given to the United States Government by: American Smelting and Refining Company Anaconda Copper Refining Company Kennecott Copper Corporation Miami Copper Company Phelps Dodge Corporation The American Metal Company Limited   Steel supports by U.S. Steel Corporation's American Bridge Company   This plaque donated by Revere Copper and Brass Incorporated.   This time capsule is presented to The Honorable David H. Pryor Governor of The State of Arkansas by Reynolds Metals Company to be opened July 4, 2075.