Listen "Who Cracked the Liberty Bell?"
Episode Synopsis
Apart from the Statue of Liberty and/or the White House, the Liberty Bell might be the most enduring symbol of America. It undeniably draws millions of tourists to Philadelphia each year. Yet, to this day, nobody can categorically agree on how the bell came to possess its most defining feature—the infamous crack. https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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