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- noun the bell of Independence Hall; rung 8 July 1776 to announce the signing of the Declaration of Independence
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Examples
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A few blocks away from the Liberty Bell is the Betsy Ross House.
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As millions know, to see the Liberty Bell is a moving experience.
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This bell, known as the Liberty Bell since about 1839, was rung July 8, 1776, with other church bells, announcing the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
The Bible 1989
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It was first printed in a collection called The Liberty Bell, for sale at the Boston National Anti-slavery Bazaar of 1848.
The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Kenyon, Frederic G 1898
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A multimillionaire who started with little more than the change in his pocket, Vento, 71, built his Geno's Steaks into an institution nearly as well known as the Liberty Bell.
Phillies Zone 2011
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The first proper slot machine - oddly enough, called the Liberty Bell - was devised in the late 19th century in California (it was banned there three years later).
The Clog 2010
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The first proper slot machine - oddly enough, called the Liberty Bell - was devised in the late 19th century in California (it was banned there three years later).
The Clog 2010
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The house is just steps away from the Liberty Bell, which is one of the most famous emblems of the American Revolution.
Reuters: Top News 2010
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• The Cracked Bell Ends (after the crack in the Liberty Bell, which is located in the city) • The Brother Lovers (because everybody in Philly is gay) • The Santa Haters (because Eagles fans once allegedly threw snowballs at Santa)
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Symbols • The Liberty Bell is a symbol of our country's independence from England.
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