This is the Liberty Bell.

The Liberty Bell has become the symbol of freedom in the United States. It rang when Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence meant that we wanted our freedom from England.

The Liberty Bell was made in London, England in 1752. It is made mostly of copper and tin. After it arrived in the U.S., the Bell cracked. A new bell was made from the metal in the old one, but this one also cracked. A third bell was built from the same metal, and now this one has a crack too!

The last time the bell rang was on February 23, 1846 for George Washington's birthday celebration. Today, the Liberty Bell hangs in Philadelphia for all to see.