Speech by Governor Norman Erbe on the Dedication of the Japanese Friendship Bell, October 17, 1962

    Courtesy of the State Historical Society of Iowa, Erbe, Norman A., 17 October 1962

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    The Bell of Peace and Friendship was given as a gift from the Yamanashi Province in Japan to the people of Iowa in 1962, about two and a half years after the 1960 hog lift from Iowa to Yamanashi. This is Iowa Governor Norman Erbe's speech at the dedication ceremony on the Iowa State Capitol grounds on October 17, 1962.

    Transcript of the Speech by Governor Norman Erbe on the Dedication of the Japanese Friendship Bell

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    • What was Yamanashi, Japan's response to the 1960 hog lift?
    • According to these remarks, what was the impact of the 1960 hog lift two and a half years after it happened? Use evidence from the text in your answer.
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