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    • The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Originally placed in the steeple of Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell today is located across the street from Independence Hall in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence Nationa… See more

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    Philadelphia's city bell had been used to alert the public to proclamations or civic danger since the city's 1682 founding. The original bell hung from a tree behind the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independe… See more

    Legacy and commemorations

    In addition to the replicas that are seen at Independence National Historical Park, early replicas of the Liberty Bell include the so-called Justice Bell or Women's Liberty Bell, commissioned in 1915 by suffragists to advocate fo… See more

    LocationLiberty Bell Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    HeightAbout 4 ft (1.2 m)
    DesignerWhitechapel Bell Foundry
    Material70% Copper, 20% Tin, 10% other metals
    See also

    • Philadelphia portal
    • Liberty Bell Memorial Museum, located in Melbourne, Florida
    • Liberty Bell Ruby, a massive ruby sculpted into the shape of the Liberty Bell… See more

    External links

    • Liberty Bell. Independence Hall Association
    • Liberty Bell Center. Independence National Historical Park. National Park Service official website
    • The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon, a National Pa… See more

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  2. National Park Service
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    The Liberty Bell - U.S. National Park Service

    WEBJul 13, 2024 · The inscription of liberty on the State House bell (now known as the Liberty Bell) went unnoticed during the Revolutionary War. After the war, abolitionists seeking to end slavery in America were inspired by the …

  3. Britannica
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    Liberty Bell | Symbol of Freedom, Independence

    WEBSep 7, 2024 · Liberty Bell, large bell, a traditional symbol of U.S. freedom, commissioned in 1751 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly to hang in the new State House (renamed Independence Hall) in Philadelphia.

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    Liberty Bell - HistoryView

    WEB2 days ago · The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed …

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    The Liberty Bell - US History

    WEBThe Liberty Bell. Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of …

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    Why is the Liberty Bell a symbol of Philadelphia?
    The Liberty Bell was known as the "Old State House bell" until 1837, when it was adopted by the American Anti-Slavery Society as a symbol of the abolitionist movement. It is today used as a civic symbol of the City of Philadelphia. The inscription on the Liberty Bell reads as follows:

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    When did the Philadelphia Bell stop playing?
    The Philadelphia Bell was a franchise in the World Football League, which operated in 1974 and a portion of a season in 1975. The Bell played their home games in 1974 at JFK Stadium in South Philadelphia. The team logo was a representation of the Liberty Bell. In 1975 the team decided to stop playing at JFK and moved its games to Franklin Field.

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    Why does Philadelphia have a city bell?
    Philadelphia 's city bell had been used to alert the public to proclamations or civic danger since the city's 1682 founding. The original bell hung from a tree behind the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, and was said to have been brought to the city by its founder, William Penn.

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    Why did Philadelphia use the bell?
    Throughout the period from 1790 to 1800, when Philadelphia was the nation's capital, uses of the Bell included calling the state legislature into session, summoning voters to hand in their ballots at the State House window, and tolling to commemorate Washington's birthday and celebrate the Fourth of July.

    The Liberty Bell - US History

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    Liberty Bell - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  8. Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
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    Liberty Bell - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

    WEBVisitors to the Liberty Bell, numbering about 1.5 million annually in the early twenty-first century, encountered the bell’s long and varied history in exhibits as they moved toward the sacred bell, to be viewed but no …

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    Historic Philadelphia Tour: The Liberty Bell

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    The Liberty Bell - US History

    WEBThe Liberty Bell is one of history's most famous symbols of freedom and justice. Read about bell's creation, the crack and its adoption by the abolitionist movement as a symbol in their campaign to end the injustice …

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  12. Encyclopedia.com
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    Liberty Bell - Encyclopedia.com

  13. National Park Service
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    Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

  14. wikimedia.org
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    Liberty Bell - Wikimedia Commons

  15. Visit Philadelphia
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    Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell: A Guide to Visiting in 2024

  16. Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
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    Telephones - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

  17. History
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    Philadelphia: A History of the City of Brotherly Love

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  19. deadfootball.com
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    Philadelphia Bell (WFL 1974-1975) - Dead Football League

  20. Wikipedia
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    Liberty Bell Classic - Wikipedia