liberty bell

     

The Liberty Bell, in Philaelphia, Pennsylvania, is a bell that has served as one of the most prominent symbols of the American Revolutionary War. It is a familiar symbol of independence within the United States and has been described as an international icon of liberty and justice.

Trivia about liberty bell

  • In early 1976 this was removed from Independence Hall & moved across the street
  • At 2 P.M. on the big day, it was "gently tapped" in Philadelphia
  • On July 8, 1776 it was rung to proclaim the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
  • On July 8, 1776 it was sounded in the tower of Independence Hall
  • It rang for the last time in February 1846
  • When it was rung for Chief Justice John Marshall's funeral, it cracked
  • This bell was first hung in 1753 in the Pennsylvania state house
  • Tradition says it cracked in 1835 while tolling the death of John Marshall
  • Introduced in 2007, the Forever Stamp "rings in" the 41-cent rate, depicting this American icon
  • On April 1, 1996 Taco Bell pranked the country by announcing it had bought this historic treasure
  • "Ring" in if you know it's engraved with the motto "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All The Land..."
  • The crack on the back of the coins produced from 1948 to 1963 wasn't a design flaw, it was part of this object
  • Not all it was cracked up to be, it was recast twice in 1753 before being hung in Philadelphia
  • On Market Street, between 5th & 6th, you can see this, which bears an inscription from Leviticus 25:10
  • This cracked object adorned the back of the 50-cent piece until 1963
  • Ironically, this symbol of America was cast in London in 1752
  • Zion's Church in Allentown houses a replica of this patriotic item temporarily hidden there in 1777
  • A shrine in Allentown, Penn. is built above the spot where this patriotic symbol was hidden in 1777
  • On April 1, 1996 newspaper readers were surprised to learn that Taco Bell had bought this historic bell; April Fool's!
  • In 1752 England's Whitechapel Foundry cast this at a cost of 150 pounds, 13 shillings, 8 pence
  • The name of this capsule Gus Grissom rode rings true (it sank when the hatch was cracked)
  • In 1751 the Penn Provincial Assembly placed the order for this symbol of freedom, now in Philadelphia
  • From 1948 to 1963 the half dollar had Ben Franklin on the front & this iconic symbol on the back
  • Roughly 2,080 lbs.; worth about $300 to Pennsylvania in 1752; now damaged but priceless

Tweets about liberty bell

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  • YOU CAN MARRY THE LIBERTY BELL BUT A GAY COUPLE CANT MARRY WHO THEY LOVE JUST MAKE IT LEGAL DAMMIT.
  • RT @earthtobrandy: "Fine. We'll go lick the Liberty Bell."
  • "Fine. We'll go lick the Liberty Bell."
  • @addieegonzalez @jc_perk go see the liberty bell.
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  • @Ratchet_Espurr Oh sweet liberty bell
  • RT @visitphilly: How's this for patriotic? From July 2-5, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are open until 8 pm (and always free). @Ju…
  • @D_MaC_113 Hell yeah. I work at the liberty restaurant almost every weekend, not liberty bell lol
  • RT @mrgarrison115: The #Liberty Bell is out! Stories via @LillyIsFree @Liberty_4_Us
  • (1/2) Discovered a new way to deal with workplace stress yesterday. Hum The Liberty Bell March (Monty Python theme).
  • RT @libertyladyusa: Did you know the Liberty Bell weighs 2000 lbs & has not been rung since 1846? Fear of it cracking further, it's tapped …
  • Did you know the Liberty Bell weighs 2000 lbs & has not been rung since 1846? Fear of it cracking further, it's tapped 13 times on July 4th.
  • 1 Gram Silver Liberty Bell / Silver American Flag - Pure Silver .999 Fine #preciousmetals #silver #gold
  • How's this for patriotic? From July 2-5, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are open until 8 pm (and always free). @July4thPhilly
  • Space History Photo: Failed Attempt to Recover Liberty Bell 7
  • 76ers offering picks 3, 10, 32, next year’s 1st, Allen Iverson, Julius Erving and the Liberty Bell for Cleveland’s No. 1.
  • I have a new neighbor, with the most glorious sidecar I've ever seen. #vehicleabuse @ Liberty Bell
  • @MMOckerbloom I forgot my liberty bell! :-(
  • Sources close to @Sixers front office are saying they will not include Liberty Bell in any draft day trade. #TogetherWeDraft
  • @SMOKINGJAUREGUI mine is Raveena Liberty Bell <33
  • RT @TaproomOn19th: @PhillyTapFinder Lagunitas Night Time Black IPA is OFF, @VictoryBeer Liberty Bell Ringer is ON!
  • @PhillyTapFinder Lagunitas Night Time Black IPA is OFF, @VictoryBeer Liberty Bell Ringer is ON!
  • RT @abzard: My Liberty Bell picture will always be one of my favorite pictures to ever exist
  • #bbcfour MUSIC: Theme from Monty Python's Flying Circus: "The Liberty Bell" by JP Sousa
  • My Liberty Bell picture will always be one of my favorite pictures to ever exist
  • In celebration of Summer 2014, we are now open daily until 7pm through Labor Day! Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell close at 5pm.
  • @BingoLane A4! The Liberty Bell! :)
  • @OrdioMongo we are including DA Liberty Bell too!
  • RT @oldseaminer: Put me in the "dangle the No. 1 pick for a king's ransom" group: 3, 10, 32, a future first, Thad Young, Nerlens Noel, and …
  • Put me in the "dangle the No. 1 pick for a king's ransom" group: 3, 10, 32, a future first, Thad Young, Nerlens Noel, and the Liberty Bell.
  • Can't get much more patriotic than a selfie in front of the liberty bell 🇺🇸
  • Demands in trades: (1) MIN, Love signs extension; (2) MIL, Leinenkugel has to sell more than Sunset/Shandy in OH; (3) PHI, the Liberty Bell.
  • Yup there's a crack. (@ Liberty Bell Center - @independencenhp)
  • @wyshynski liberty bell waffles?
  • I'm at Liberty Bell Center - @independencenhp (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Time lapse video of Myke Chambers tattooing a Liberty Bell
  • "yo nose look like the liberty bell" LOLOLOL
  • 5 Lot of 1 Gram Silver Liberty Bell Silver American Flag Pure Silver .999 Fine #preciousmetals #silver #gold
  • I'm at Liberty Bell Center - @independencenhp (Philadelphia, PA) w/ 2 others
  • @MrNBAallday They also would like a year supply of Philly cheese steaks along with the Liberty Bell. #Truth #NBARumor
  • I want to lick the liberty bell just for fun #himym
  • Peace and liberty for all, yo! #HVUS #Philly @ Liberty Bell
  • The Liberty Bell: an American symbol of freedom and equality for all. #HVUS #Philly @ Liberty Bell
  • Give up all 7 picks, Thad, Noel, and the liberty bell for wiggins #greatness
  • @ChrisFedor only if they threw in the Liberty Bell
  • You don't understand liberty. You don't understand freedom. So you put a crack in my arm like the crack in the Liberty Bell! #GoUSA