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The Liberty Bell changed history on July 8, 1776. The Liberty Bell was first used to gather everyone in the square for the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon.
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What is the most popular date given for when the famous crack in Liberty Bell occured?
July 8,1836
What was the most popular date given for when the famous crack in the liberty bell occurred?
On Feburary 26, 1836
Why was the date for Veterans Day changed in 1917?
the date was changed because people didn't like how the date wasn't celebrated on the right date history placed it.
How do you know if a Franklin half dollar is a 1954d?
The date, 1954, will be on the front and the mintmark, D, on the back above the Liberty Bell.
What is the Value of a fifty cent Liberty Bell coin?
Not enough information. Franklin half dollars were made for 15 years at 3 mints so you have a lot of possibilities. Please post a new question with the coin's date (you did look at the date - ?) and whether there is a small S or D above the yoke of the Liberty Bell.
What is the most popular date given for when the famous crack in the liberty bell occured?
ANSWER:The famous crack on the Liberty Bell happened on July 8, 1835. While being rung during the funeral of John Marshall, chief justice of the United States, the bell was damaged.
How much is a half dollar worth with the cracked Liberty Bell?
All images of the Liberty Bell on Franklin half dollars (and, indeed, in real life) show a crack in the bell. To determine its value you have to know the coin's date and whether there's a mint mark letter over the bell. Then please post a new question with that information.
Why was the Liberty Bell picked as a national symbol?
The bell was first adopted as a symbol by abolitionist societies in the 1830's, who dubbed it the "Liberty Bell." The bell became famous after an 1847 short story claimed that an aged bell-ringer rang it on July 4, 1776, upon hearing of the Second Continental Congress's vote for independence. However, no bells were rung that day, because the Second Continental Congress did not make any announcement of the vote for independence on that date. The Liberty Bell became even more famous when it traveled to various exhibitions and celebrations around the country.
When did the Liberty Bell become a national symbol?
The earliest date would be the 1830's when the bell was adopted as a symbol by abolitionist societies, who dubbed it the "Liberty Bell." It became more of a national symbol in 1847 after a short story claimed that an aged bell-ringer rang it on July 4, 1776, upon hearing of the Second Continental Congress's vote for independence. However, no bells were rung that day, because the Second Continental Congress did not make any announcement of the vote for independence on that date.
When did the Liberty Bell crack?
The exact date the bell cracked is uncertain. It was probably between 1835 and 1840. Some believe it cracked on July 8th, 1835 when the bell was scheduled to toll for eight hours to mourn the death of Chief Justice John Marshall. During the fifth hour, it cracked.
What does a 1976 Eisenhower bicentenial coin looks like?
The front looks the same as any other Eisenhower dollar, but with 1776-1976 for the date. Then on the back, it shows the Liberty Bell and the moon.
What is the value of a 1963 Liberty dollar?
No US $1 coins were minted from 1936 to 1970 inclusive. If your coin has a Liberty Bell on the back, please check the denomination - you'll see that it's a HALF dollar. Otherwise check the date again and post a new, separate question.
