Inauguration of Netherlands Carillon

Date: May 5, 1960 • Location: Rosslyn, United States

The Netherlands Carillon was inaugurated in Arlington, Virginia, on the 15th anniversary of Dutch Liberation Day.

The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot (39-m)-tall campanile housing a 53-bell carillon located in Arlington County, Virginia, United States.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in United States's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.