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There is widespread disagreement about when the first crack appeared on the Bell. Hair-line cracks on bells were bored out to prevent expansion. However, it is agreed that the final expansion of the crack which rendered the Bell unringable was on Washington's Birthday in 1846.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger takes up the story in its February 26, 1846 publication:"The old Independence Bell rang its last clear note on Monday last in honor of the birthday of Washington and now hangs in the great city steeple irreparably cracked and dumb. It had been cracked before but was set in order of that day by having the edges of the fracture filed so as not to vibrate against each other ... It gave out clear notes and loud, and appeared to be in excellent condition until noon, when it received a sort of compound fracture in a zig-zag direction through one of its sides which put it completely out of tune and left it a mere wreck of what it was."
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Why do you think no one knows exactly when and how the liberty bell was cracked as it is today?
It is known how it cracked and when.
You can be cracked you can be made you can be told and you can be played what are you?
A bell A bell can be cracked (like the liberty bell) A bell can be made (in a bell foundry) A bell can be told (rung) A bell can be played (as part of an orchestra) A joke!
Was the Liberty Bell made in England?
Yes, and when the Liberty Bell cracked, it was sent back and recast, several times I believe.
Why is Liberty Bell one of the most importantlandmark?
because it is cracked
What was the year when the Liberty Bell cracked?
1753 during testing.
When was the Liberty Bell celebrated?
The Liberty Bell has never been "celebrated". It was rung on July 4, 1775 ( hence the name Liberty Bell) and it cracked, so it hasn't rung since.
What is the name o the bell that cracked during George Washington's birthday?
liberty bell, pa
Does the liberty bell have a crack in it?
Becuase at the time the bell was rang so often that it cracked. then they tried to fix it and did so. then they rang it so much again that it cracked all the way up and the liberty bell cannot ring again.
How is the Liberty Bell cracked?
falling to it's death down a hole
What is the name of the monument in Philadelphia that has a cracked symbol of freedom?
The Liberty Bell
Has the Liberty Bell rung since it cracked?
The Liberty Bell first cracked in 1835. After being allowed to go on various gatherings and expositions, the bell cracked again and some people even chipped off pieces of it as souvenirs. It has not been allowed to be rung ever again since 1915.
how was the Liberty Bell made or built?
The bell was cast in the White Chapel bell foundry in England. It cracked the first time it was rung.
