Liberty bell , large bell, a traditional symbol of u. s. Though it originally served as the state house bell for the pennsylvania assembly, it gained historical significance as a symbol of freedom, particularly in the 19th century during the abolitionist movement. Freedom, commissioned in 1751 by the pennsylvania provincial assembly to hang in the new state house (renamed independence hall) in philadelphia. Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on , with the liberty bell ringing out from the tower of independence hall summoning the citizens of philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the declaration of independence by colonel john nixon. Join us as we delve into the story behind the liberty bell , exploring its historical significance , intriguing facts, and the reasons it remains a cherished landmark. · the inscription of liberty on the state house bell (now known as the liberty bell ) went unnoticed during the revolutionary war. After world war ii, philadelphia allowed the national park service to take custody of the bell , while retaining ownership. After the war, abolitionists seeking to end slavery in america were inspired by the bell s message. The bell was used as a symbol of freedom during the cold war and was a popular site for protests in the 1960s.

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