Liberty Bell
noun
: a large bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is a traditional symbol of U.S. freedom
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The Cosmosphere is also famous for displaying the Apollo 13 command module and the Liberty Bell 7, a Mercury spacecraft recovered from the bottom of the Atlantic after 38 years.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Iconic landmarks such as Niagara Falls, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Grand Canyon—as well as national symbols like the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell—hold broad appeal across audiences.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Messick was gifted a personalized jersey and a replica Liberty Bell, and his kids got to throw ceremonial first pitches.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Given its close proximity to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, Penn’s Landing, and other major historical attractions, the hotel sees a touristy crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Two correspondents sent Lemisch the identical sanitary disposal bags, printed with the Liberty Bell, that had suddenly appeared in the women’s bathroom in their campus library.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
Other depictions include the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and scenes of the Great Plains, mountains and islands.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the Philadelphia Visitor Center, about 4 million people visit the steps each year — rivaling the nearby Liberty Bell in annual foot traffic.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell ringing, with the bell's crack visible.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Iconic landmarks such as Niagara Falls, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Grand Canyon—as well as national symbols like the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell—hold broad appeal across audiences.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Messick was gifted a personalized jersey and a replica Liberty Bell, and his kids got to throw ceremonial first pitches.
—Siafa Lewis, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Given its close proximity to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, Penn’s Landing, and other major historical attractions, the hotel sees a touristy crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Two correspondents sent Lemisch the identical sanitary disposal bags, printed with the Liberty Bell, that had suddenly appeared in the women’s bathroom in their campus library.
—New York Times, 1 May 2026
Other depictions include the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and scenes of the Great Plains, mountains and islands.
—Matthew Lee, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the Philadelphia Visitor Center, about 4 million people visit the steps each year — rivaling the nearby Liberty Bell in annual foot traffic.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Liberty Bell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liberty%20Bell. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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