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Close-up shot of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in the background at dusk. Located in downtown Philadelphia, this monument to liberty continues to draw crowds on a daily basis.

Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence

Source: History

We’ve all heard of the liberty bell, but check out this article to learn more about the history and significance behind this extraordinary historical artifact.

This entry was posted in Building a Democracy and tagged Culture & Society, History on February 1, 2023 by molly.

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