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  2. Liberty Bell - Wikipedia

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    The Liberty Bell, previously called the State House Bell or Old State House Bell, is an iconic symbol of American independence located in Philadelphia. Originally placed in the steeple of Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell today is located across the street from Independence Hall in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park.

  3. Liberty Bell Pavilion - Wikipedia

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    When INHP began a redesign of Independence Hall in the 1990s, a much bigger Liberty Bell building was part of the plan. [9] The Liberty Bell Center, built to the west of the Pavilion, opened on October 9, 2003. Initially, the vacant Pavilion was repurposed as a security building in which visitors headed to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell ...

  4. Independence Hall - Wikipedia

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    Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are now protected in a secure zone with entry at security screening buildings. [28] Following the September 11, 2001 attacks , as part of a national effort to safeguard historical monuments by the United States Department of Homeland Security , pedestrian traffic around Independence Square and part of ...

  5. Independence National Historical Park - Wikipedia

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    Later the same year, the glass Liberty Bell Pavilion was completed. The bell was relocated as part of the New Year's Eve celebration and the Pavilion first opened to the public on January 1, 1976, at 12:01 am. [49] This was the official home of the Liberty Bell until October 9, 2003. [50]

  6. Bell - Wikipedia

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    The bell itself weighs 66,000 pounds (30,000 kg); with clapper and supports. The total weight which swings when the bell is rung is 89,390 pounds (40,550 kg). The largest Bell of the People's Salvation Cathedral is the largest free-swinging church bell in the world, surpassing the Petersglocke of Cologne Cathedral.

  7. America250PA bell honoring immigrant story dedicated at ... - AOL

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    In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, a Liberty Bell replica was dedicated at the Hawley Silk Mill.

  8. Liberty Bell Museum - Wikipedia

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    In 2003, the Liberty Bell Museum became the permanent home of Pip the Mouse, a puppet that was part of the show, "The Mouse Before Christmas." The holiday show originally was performed at Hess's , a now-defunct local department store, from 1962 to 1995.

  9. The Liberty Bell (march) - Wikipedia

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    The march is played as part of an exhibit in the Liberty Bell Center. The United States Marine Band has played "The Liberty Bell" march at five of the last seven presidential inaugurations: the 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton, [3] [4] the 2005 inauguration of President George W. Bush, [5] the 2009 and 2013 inaugurations of President ...