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The Liberty Bell is a bell with a crack in it. Taken at face value it is one of the least impressive sights around. However it is also one of the most inspiring – its image and memory has been used as a mirror to inspire people in the United States...
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From journal Philadelphia - the Birth of a Nation
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You can enter the Liberty Bell Center on Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets. The building is open year round, though hours vary by season. inside the centre there is a video presentation and exhibits on display about the Liberty Bell,...
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From journal Philadelphia freedom
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The Liberty Bell, America’s longstanding icon of liberty and justice, is located in the recently built Liberty Bell Center on Market Street, between 5th and 6th Streets. The Liberty Bell Center is part of the Independence National Historical Park,...
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From journal Quick Trip to Philly
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Always great when you get to see a bit of history for free. The line wasn't too long but when we walked by a few hours later - there was no line. Just depends on other tours, etc. We were able to get a picture with just us by asking other...
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From journal Philadelphia June 11-13, 2010
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Ah, the Libery Bell. The crack seems to be so big, it's hard to imagine that a simple ringing could produce such a fault line. The significance of the bell is bigger that the actual building it's kept in. The lines seem to be really long here, and...
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From journal Philadelphia - A Home Grown City
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To come face to face with an item that means so much to all people, as the Liberty Bell does, is quite astounding. It was just a great honor to have gotten to see such an important part of our history. My husband actually leaned over the rope and...
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From journal Family time in Philadelphia
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Just seeing the Liberty Bell is awesome. The wait can be quite long, but it is worth it. Totally amazing. This is THE Liberty Bell, crack and all. Wow. Everyone should see this. It is inspiring. I don't like to wait in lines, but this was worth it. ...
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From journal Cable meeting - 8/26/01
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The Liberty Bell was originally cast in England to commemorate William Penn's charter of Privileges in 1701. In 1776, the bell was rung to summon citizens to hear the Declaration of Independence. The cracks in the bell were thought to have stemmed...
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From journal Philly
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Let freedom ring! Probably the symbol of freedom in this country, the Liberty Bell is rich with history and legend. Rang on July 8, 1776, the sound of this bell drew crowds of citizens to Independence Hall to hear the first public reading of the...
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From journal Philadelphia, PA