UNliberty Bell and vacation - The Firearms Forum

Marlin T · 08-21-2009, 11:01 AM

I'm just reminding everybody that the UN holds some of our National Treasures.

Yesterday while I was with my parents and during a tour of Helena, we saw a copy of the Liberty Bell and I called it the the Unliberty Bell. Let me tell you what, I got a lot of weird looks from everybody that was around me.

I informed everybody that the Bell was given away by Bill Clinton, and then most people looked at me like I was crazy or something.

I'm sorry that some people are not on top of old news but that isn't my fault.

http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/us

Mesa Verde National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Everglades National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Independence Hall
Kluane / Wrangell-St Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek # * 28
Redwood National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Olympic National Park
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Statue of Liberty
Yosemite National Park #
Chaco Culture
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park #
Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville
Pueblo de Taos
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Waterton Glacier International Peace Park *

Here are a couple of pictures from our trip so far.

Sitting Bulls 44-40

Something I hope we never REALLY see.

Well folks I have to go and do something with everybody today, we'll catch ya all later.

ARB · 08-21-2009, 12:27 PM

I couldn't read the caption above the flag. What is the historical significance behind it?

Alpo · 08-21-2009, 01:01 PM

Looks like Custer's guidon.

Marlin T · 08-21-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

Looks like Custer's guidon.

Thats right

Marlin T · 08-21-2009, 03:09 PM

ARB · 08-21-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

Looks like Custer's guidon.

Sorry, further explanation needed. A "Guidon" is a flag carried by a calvary or infantry unit? Was this found at, " The Last Stand"?

Alpo · 08-21-2009, 06:46 PM

A guidon was the little swallowtail flag carried by a cavalry unit. The guy carrying the guidon would stay close to the commander, so during battle everyone could tell where the CO was.

08-21-2009, 11:01 AM	#1
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	UNliberty Bell and vacation I'm just reminding everybody that the UN holds some of our National Treasures. Yesterday while I was with my parents and during a tour of Helena, we saw a copy of the Liberty Bell and I called it the the Unliberty Bell. Let me tell you what, I got a lot of weird looks from everybody that was around me. I informed everybody that the Bell was given away by Bill Clinton, and then most people looked at me like I was crazy or something. I'm sorry that some people are not on top of old news but that isn't my fault. http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/us Mesa Verde National Park Yellowstone National Park Everglades National Park Grand Canyon National Park Independence Hall Kluane / Wrangell-St Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek # * 28 Redwood National Park Mammoth Cave National Park Olympic National Park Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico Great Smoky Mountains National Park Statue of Liberty Yosemite National Park # Chaco Culture Hawaii Volcanoes National Park # Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville Pueblo de Taos Carlsbad Caverns National Park Waterton Glacier International Peace Park * Here are a couple of pictures from our trip so far. Sitting Bulls 44-40 Something I hope we never REALLY see. Well folks I have to go and do something with everybody today, we'll catch ya all later. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< -->

08-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#2
ARB Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mid Missouri Posts: 1,184	Re: UNliberty Bell and vacation I couldn't read the caption above the flag. What is the historical significance behind it?

08-21-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: UNliberty Bell and vacation Looks like Custer's guidon. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

08-21-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: UNliberty Bell and vacation __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< Last edited by Marlin T; 08-21-2009 at 03:11 PM..

08-21-2009, 06:46 PM	#7
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,662	Re: UNliberty Bell and vacation A guidon was the little swallowtail flag carried by a cavalry unit. The guy carrying the guidon would stay close to the commander, so during battle everyone could tell where the CO was. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.