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It cracked in 1835 tolling the death of John Marshall.
Bells are supposed to have clapper springs inside. When the bell is struck by the clapper, the spring immediately pushes the clapper away from touching the bell. A struck bell produces a TREMENDOUS amount of vibration. If the clapper is not pushed off the bell, the vibrations are centered around the point where the clapper is "laying" on the bell. A crack is a normal result. Bell casters believe that the bell's clapper springs failed or were never installed on The Liberty Bell.
Also, a cast bronze bell cannot be repaired. Nor can you melt it down and re-cast without loss of the unique tone of a bell. If the bell was indeed re-cast, it was re-cast with new bronze.
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Why do people visit the liberty bell?
to see the crack in it
Do people visit the Liberty Bell?
to see the crack in it
What is a1954 coin with the Liberty Bell with crack in it worth?
As you can tell from looking below the bell, the coin is a half dollar. Also, if you check any history book you'll find that the Liberty Bell really does have a crack in it.
How many times did the Liberty Bell crack?
2 times
The liberty bell is famous for what flaw?
A large crack runs from the bottom of the bell to the inscription on the upper portion of the bell.
What are the parts of the Liberty Bell?
The parts of the Liberty Bell are the yoke, crown, head, shoulder, waist, sound rim, tip, mouth, clapper, and bead line. The liberty bell also has an inscription on the top of the bell and a crack.
What are the four symbols of the Liberty Bell?
The Liberty Bell is known for its iconic status when it was used as a symbol by the abolitionists. It is associated with the Declaration of Independence. The Liberty Bell has a crack extending through it. The Bell stands as a symbol of unity to the United States.
How did they make the Liberty Bell?
The liberty bell was last rung on george washingtons birthday the bell cracked beacause of so many times it was glued back together the crack on the bell repersents liberty and the pursuit of happines we are very honor to have the liberty bell to this day...
What does the Liberty Bell look like?
it looks like a big bell with a crack :p
Why is the crack on the Liberty Bell so important?
the liberty bell was ringed when a person or family did something good. Like a hero.
How big is the Liberty Bell's famous crack?
It extends up one side of the bell. Pretty much up the entire side.
What is the most popular date given for when the famous crack in Liberty Bell occured?
July 8,1836
