Filled with images from the archives of Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Department of Records, and collections from around the country, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell illustrates how these two historic relics generate a sense of pride and patriotism set forth by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Background Information
The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia was a symbol of the American Revolution that cracked while tolling for the death of John Marshall. Philadelphia was founded by William Penn and has many of the iconic monuments of the American Revolution. The Declaration of Independence was promulgated by the Second Continental Congress and declared independence for the 13 colonies from Britain.