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Japanese Peace Bell

The Japanese Peace Bell is like a big shiny bell that is made of bronze, and it is located in a special spot at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. The bell has a special meaning because it is a symbol of peace and harmony.

When someone wants to ring the Peace Bell, they have to use a big wooden mallet to hit it. The sound that comes out is very loud and can be heard for miles away. People from all over the world come to the United Nations building to ring the peace bell and make wishes for peace.

The Peace Bell was given to the United Nations by the Japanese government in 1954 as a gift for world peace. It was made by Japanese craftsmen who used ancient techniques to create the bell. The bell is a very special reminder that we should always strive to live peacefully with one another and work together to create a peaceful world.