The Popularity And Significance Of The Liberty Bell

Why is the Liberty Bell famous? It is one of the popular landmarks in the United States. It can be found in Philadelphia. Many people wonder why it is very popular.

1. The first answer to the question is, because it had an important role during the years when America was starting to gain its freedom.

2. The second answer is, because it is one of the best representations of the revolutionary war that the Americans waged. The people fighting back then were fighting primarily for liberty. Today it has become a unique symbol of the country's strong stand on independence.

3. The third answer is, because it was used to catch the people's attention when the independence of the country was being declared.

4. The fourth answer to the question is, because it was actually used to signify the official sound that would tell everyone of the commencement of the first continental congress, which happened in the 1700s.

5. The fifth answer is, because it was also used to catch the attention of everyone when the end the Battle of Concord and Lexington was declared.

Before the 1800s there were many names that people used to call the Liberty Bell. Some of them were Independence bell and Old Yankee's bell. The Pennsylvania assembly was the group responsible for ordering the bell in 1751. The primary goal for getting the bell was to have an object that could be used by Pennsylvania's government for whatever purpose they may think of.

The bell was made in London by the company named, White Chapel Bell. It was shipped in 1752 after it was finished. It was installed in the state house. The thing that supported it was a scaffolding however while it was being tested it developed a cracked which disappointed many citizens who saw it. The Philadelphia government decided to fix it. The company of John Stow had recasting done on it. They also colored it copper which many people did not like at all, so they had to fix it again. The bell was later finished and installed back in 1753.

Each year thousands of people go to the center for the Liberty Bell to witness its beauty. It is estimated that around two million people go to the center annually. It has served as an object that represents the glorious history of America.