Independence Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Independence Hall, from Chestnut Street side.
world-famed as the cradle of American liberty.
Within its historic
walls the Declaration of Independence
was debated and signed on July 4,
1776.
East Room, Declaration Chamber
Independence Hall
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It was in Independence Hall
that the Declaration of Independence was drawn up by a committee of 5 men.
Its composition was assigned to Thomas Jefferson by the committee and the
final paper was signed by 56 men representing 13 states.
Liberty Bell, Independence Hall
The Liberty Bell is on exhibition in Independence Hall at Sixth and Chestnut Sts. It proclaimed Liberty throughout the country after the Declaration of Independence was signed, July 4, 1776. The bell has not been rung since 1843
" Proclaim Liberty throughout all the Land
unto all the Inhabitants thereof "
" We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. "
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Happy Fourth of July!
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What wonderful postcards! I was just taken by each one of them. they're breathtaking! I hope your Fourth of July was a good one. Our town really does it up for the Fourth with a parade, waterfront activities, live music and two nights of incredible fireworks. We have a shindig here every year--I almost look forward to the Fourth as much as Christmas!
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