Liberty Bell
noun
: a large bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is a traditional symbol of U.S. freedom
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On this day in 1776: Popular tradition told of a tale in which the Liberty Bell rang out from the tower of the Pennsylvania State House (now known as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia to summon citizens and Pennsylvania delegates for the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Arizona's Liberty Bell replica will tour through all 15 counties in the state, accompanied by historical artifacts and interactive exhibits.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 2 July 2025
The design holds a bold Americana vibe with iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and the White House embroidered over high-quality patent leather.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The Aurora Public Library District was honored recently with the Liberty Bell Award by the Kane County Bar Association for the library district’s legal assistance programs.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
This event also includes a parade past Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and the raising of the American flag at the Betsy Ross House.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
There will be a parade, the ringing of the Liberty Bell by community members dressed as historical figures, group singing and free popsicles and U.S. flags.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
The North and South Early Winters Spires are rock formations in the Liberty Bell Group in the North Cascades.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 13 May 2025
What's inside: Independence Park spans roughly 51 acres and includes some of the nation's most significant buildings and relics — think Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed), Liberty Bell and Carpenters' Hall, along with the visitor center.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Arizona's Liberty Bell replica will tour through all 15 counties in the state, accompanied by historical artifacts and interactive exhibits.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 2 July 2025
The design holds a bold Americana vibe with iconic symbols like Mount Rushmore, the Liberty Bell, and the White House embroidered over high-quality patent leather.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
The Aurora Public Library District was honored recently with the Liberty Bell Award by the Kane County Bar Association for the library district’s legal assistance programs.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
This event also includes a parade past Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell and the raising of the American flag at the Betsy Ross House.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
There will be a parade, the ringing of the Liberty Bell by community members dressed as historical figures, group singing and free popsicles and U.S. flags.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 24 June 2025
The North and South Early Winters Spires are rock formations in the Liberty Bell Group in the North Cascades.
—Alexandra E. Petri, New York Times, 13 May 2025
What's inside: Independence Park spans roughly 51 acres and includes some of the nation's most significant buildings and relics — think Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed), Liberty Bell and Carpenters' Hall, along with the visitor center.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Liberty Bell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liberty%20Bell. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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