Liberty Bell
noun
: a large bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that is a traditional symbol of U.S. freedom
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Despite sweltering, beating heat in the city on Friday, Philly's historic district was crowded, with sweating visittors flocking to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The President's House.
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Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
In 2026, as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, and crowds flock accordingly to foundational sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, that fact can be easily forgotten.
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Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
On June 19, according to a criminal complaint, Horsch was parked illegally in a spot reserved for law enforcement on the edge of Independence National Historic Park, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Keels says the Liberty Bell replica, which cost over $10,000 to make, sold for only $60.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 2026
The South Beach school’s 1975-‘76 yearbook was a patriotic red, white and blue and illustrations of the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the American Eagle.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The morning begins with a welcome from Mayor Rob Moore, followed by the Children’s Bike and Stroller Parade, a flag‑raising ceremony and the ringing of the Los Gatos Liberty Bell.
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Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The reverse side features a Liberty Bell with its famous crack clearly visible.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The wagon carrying the Liberty Bell broke down en route, and its precious cargo had to be transferred mid-journey.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
In 2026, as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, and crowds flock accordingly to foundational sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, that fact can be easily forgotten.
—
Regan Stephens,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
On June 19, according to a criminal complaint, Horsch was parked illegally in a spot reserved for law enforcement on the edge of Independence National Historic Park, home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Keels says the Liberty Bell replica, which cost over $10,000 to make, sold for only $60.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 2026
The South Beach school’s 1975-‘76 yearbook was a patriotic red, white and blue and illustrations of the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the American Eagle.
—
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The morning begins with a welcome from Mayor Rob Moore, followed by the Children’s Bike and Stroller Parade, a flag‑raising ceremony and the ringing of the Los Gatos Liberty Bell.
—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
The reverse side features a Liberty Bell with its famous crack clearly visible.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The wagon carrying the Liberty Bell broke down en route, and its precious cargo had to be transferred mid-journey.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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“Liberty Bell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Liberty%20Bell. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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