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Diamond_Dog

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1. Wow, thanks, George!

Reply to George McGovern (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 08:41 AM

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I for one never knew the origin of this act of celebration. Thanks so much!

And congratulations and best wishes to all the other bell ringers here on DU and their loved ones!

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Inspired by DU photographer HAB911and untold others -- The story behind "Ringing the Bell". [View all] George McGovern Tuesday OP

Wow, thanks, George! Diamond_Dog Tuesday #1

I wi never forget ringing the bell. murielm99 Tuesday #3

With recognition and respect, murielm99, thank you. George McGovern Tuesday #5

You are welcome Diamond_Dog! I believe you earned the privilege. George McGovern Tuesday #4

Thank you. I did not know the history. LoisB Tuesday #2

Nor did I LoisB. Pretty extraordinary I think. The history and ongoing celebration. George McGovern Tuesday #6

WOW HAB911 Tuesday #7

You are welcome. Thank You for that information. Your service, your sacrifice, are George McGovern Tuesday #8

Let's just keep on keeping on HAB911 Tuesday #9

You bet. Thanks. So, below, parenthetically speaking, I've added to Robert Hunter's lyrics. George McGovern Wednesday #10

Excellent! HAB911 Wednesday #11

Ditto! Quintessential! George McGovern Wednesday #12