COSTA MESA : ‘Freedom Shrine’ to Be Dedicated
A “Freedom Shrine” displaying reproductions of documents such as the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence and letters from statesmen will be dedicated today at Costa Mesa High School.
The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor erected the permanent shrine several weeks ago, club member Bill Demeulle said. The shrine contains plaques and 28 feet of documents and is one of several that will be placed this year throughout the country.
Among the letters are a statement from President John F. Kennedy on the Bay of Pigs crisis, the termination letter from President Harry S. Truman to Gen. Douglas MacArthur, and correspondences from George Washington to his soldiers, Demeulle said.
Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Newport Beach) will attend the 10 a.m. dedication at the high school, 2650 Fairview Road.
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