The Liberty Bell wasn’t called by that name until abolitionists named it 50 years after the revolution
The Liberty Bell, a well-known artifact from the founding of the United States, is now a silent presence in Philadelphia. Its distinctive crack is easily recognizable. The bell was initially used to summon lawmakers and citizens, but it eventually became tied to the American Revolution and its ideals.
Further information about the Liberty Bell's origins and transformation into a national symbol is available, including details about its commissioning by the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1751 and its later naming by abolitionists.
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