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The History and Symbolism of the Liberty Bell
TLDR The Liberty Bell, originally commissioned by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, cracked multiple times throughout its history due to its high tin content. Despite its flaws, the Liberty Bell became a symbol of freedom and was used to raise funds for the US during World War One.
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The Liberty Bell cracked in half.
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The Liberty Bell, originally known as the State House Bell, was commissioned by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly and inscribed with the words "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land, unto all the inhabitants thereof."
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The Liberty Bell cracked the first time it was used in 1752, and the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly had a replacement made while they waited for the real replacement bell.
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The Liberty Bell had a replacement bell made while they waited for the real replacement bell, and both bells were used in the Pennsylvania State House, but it is unclear what happened to the replacement bell that was sent.
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The Liberty Bell was used as a regular bell until 1824 when it was renamed the Liberty Bell, and in the 1830s or 1840s, it cracked again, but it is unclear exactly when or how.
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The Liberty Bell cracked after 90 years of use due to its high tin content, and attempts to fix it only made the crack worse.
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The Liberty Bell became a symbol and was used to raise billions of dollars for the US during World War One.
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Society & Culture
