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When did the liberty bell become cracked?

The most famous bell in America is the Liberty Bell.  It hangs in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA.  The historic bell stands 3 feet tall.  It weighs more than a ton.  Originally cast in England, it was brought to Philadelphia in 1752, more than 20 years before the United States became a nation. When it …

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When did the liberty bell become cracked?

The liberty bell cracked in 1835, while ringing for the funeral of chief Justice Hon Marshall. The most famous bell in America is the Liberty Bell.  It hangs in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA. The historic bell stands 3 feet tall.  It weighs more than a ton.  Originally cast in England, it was brought to …

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