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. It was cast in London by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, purchased for about £100, and delivered in August 1752.

The Liberty Bell is a bell that symbolizes the American Independence. Although no actual historical record exists, it is widely believed today that the Liberty Bell was rung when the United States Declaration of Independence was first read out publicly. The bell became widely recognized and became a national icon only towards mid 19th century.