[sotd] The History of the Liberty Bell
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- Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 20:17:20 -0700
Site of the Day for Thursday, July 3, 2008
The History of the Liberty Bell
Today's site, from the U.S. National Science Foundation, offers an
exhibit on one of the most famous symbols of American independence --
the Liberty Bell. Gentle Subscribers, who will be staying close to
home this Independence Day, may find a virtual trip to this historic
artefact an interesting excursion.
"It may surprise many U.S. citizens today that the famous Liberty
Bell itself was 'almost' British. American colonies, not yet
industrialized, often sought British expertise for needed work." -
from the website
The site provides information on the casting of the Bell, the initial
problems which plagued its installation back in 1753, and the fact
that the Bell cracked on the very first stroke of its clapper.
Additional sections detail its recasting, the message on the Bell,
and its travels across America. For trivia buffs, the Liberty Bell
Facts section notes the different metals of which it is composed, its
width, weight and original cost, and for those of a musical
inclination, the strike note of the Bell. Other categories include
material on moving the Bell and the role that technology is playing
to preserve it.
March over to the site to tour a stirring exhibition on this enduring
icon of America at:
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/liberty/01_history_01.jsp
A.M. Holm
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