The Liberty Bell

The ranger was giving us the history of the Bell, and explained a lot of various misconceptions about how it cracked. It didn't crack from being rung, but because of a material defect.

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This is a closeup of the front. The last names of the two people who cast it, Pass and Stow, are shown.

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This is the back of the Bell. Notice that Pennsylvania is spelled with only one 'N'.

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