The real story behind the Liberty Bell's crack

Chapter 1

A fragile package from London

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Chapter 2

The backyard metal makeover

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Chapter 3

The fatal crack and the failed fix

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Chapter 4

From local alarm to global symbol

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Master of The real story behind the Liberty Bell's crack

Ch 1 · A fragile package from London

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A Cracking Delivery

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nic The Golden Jubilee commission

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nic The disastrous first ring

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nic The famous Whitechapel Foundry

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nic The inscription's accidental prophecy

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nic The Liberty Bell

It cracked from London's foundry on its very first chime, That gap is a repair job that failed over time.

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The disastrous first ring

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Fun Fact

Whitechapel Foundry: The London foundry that cast the original Liberty Bell in 1751 remained in business for over 450 years until closing in 2017.

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The famous Whitechapel Foundry

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Glossary

bell (noun)
A hollow, cup-shaped metal object that emits a ringing sound when struck. The original commission arrived in Philadelphia from England in August 1752 but cracked during testing.

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Quiz

What happened during the very first test ring of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia in 1752?

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Gossip

If you ordered a giant bell, where would you test it first?

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What metal alloy is traditionally used to make bells like the Liberty Bell?

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Why does a higher tin content make a cast bell more vulnerable to damage?

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What is the approximate weight of the Liberty Bell?

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Who ordered the Liberty Bell on behalf of the Pennsylvania Assembly?

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Where was the original Liberty Bell cast in 1751?

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What milestone did the Liberty Bell's commission originally celebrate?

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Which book of the Bible does the Liberty Bell's famous inscription come from?