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The Liberty Bell's Crack
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● FeaturedThe Liberty Bell is an enduring symbol of American independence, its famous crack a testament to its long history. Yet, the precise nature of this crack often gets misremembered.
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What People Remember
Many people remember the Liberty Bell having a large, jagged, or even multiple cracks running through it.
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What's Actually True
The Liberty Bell has a single, relatively thin crack that runs from its lip up through its center. It was actually a repair attempt in 1846 that caused the crack to worsen to its current state, making it unusable for ringing.
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#liberty bell#american history#independence#philadelphia#crack
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