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Historically significant documents from the United State's history were installed in Weller Public Library recently as a "Freedom Shrine," courtesy of the Walla Walla Exchange Club. Included are copies of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
WAITSBURG–The Exchange Club of Walla Walla donated and installed a 20-document acrylic Freedom Shrine to the Weller Public Library on June 30, 2022. More known for its prevention of child abuse program, the National Exchange Club also has a program to promote pride in our country. This "Americanism" program was born in the aftermath of World War II and is still going strong.
As part of this program, local chapters install Freedom Shrines in their communities. These are often installed in universities, libraries, State Capitals, airports, and other public places at no charge to the recipients. The shrines are an impressive mounted collection of some of the most important and historic American documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Gettysburg Address. These Shrines allow our Nation's youth and others to read, with their own eyes, the immortal words of inspired Americans who so decisively changed the course of history.
The Exchange Club of Walla Walla has previously donated and installed Freedom Shrines in Garrison Middle School and College Place High School. On a National Exchange Club level, thousands of shrines have been dedicated throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
