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Liberty Bell and the Birth of American Liberty
A fragmented 18th century narrative traces Philadelphia events from July 2 1776 when Congress affirmed independence to the July 8 1776 reading of the Declaration and the history of the Liberty Bell. It recounts the bell’s casting, recanting, inscription, and role in summoning assemblies for liberty, with references to Washington’s 1777 victory and early figures like John Marshall.
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Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Benjames Franklin
Jobo Adama
Congress
State House Yard
Col
John Nixon
Sernde
The
Philosophical Society
Briet
Thomas Lester
Or Lister
Whitechapel
London
Ania
John Pass
Charles Stow, Jr
Isaac Norris
Selman
Frank
Yin
England
Aden
Royal Charlotte
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
State House
Iggene
Computa‘ang
Bek Cay
George Washley
Bowe
Brendywine
Washington
John Marshall
Thomas Marshal
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