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The Liberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell is also a symbol of
freedom
.
It used to ring in
Independence Hall
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But the first time it was rung it got a crack so it was moved.
Do you see the crack?
Independence Hall, where the Liberty Bell used to ring!
The Liberty Bell was rung to declare the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which made America a free country.
Even though it is broken, it is still lightly rung every July 4th to celebrate America's freedom!
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