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The Toscin of Liberty
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The Toscin of Liberty
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Bell Freedom Independence Inhabitants Liberty Philadelphia Proclaim Ringing Rung Thereof
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This evocative print captures the momentous occasion of the ringing of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, marking the proclamation of American independence from Great Britain. The iconic Toscano House, where the bell was housed, stands proudly in the background, its white facade illuminated by the glow of the bonfire in the foreground. The Liberty Bell itself, with its famous crack, is shown suspended in the bell tower, ready to ring out the news of freedom to the inhabitants of the new state. The scene is filled with a sense of excitement and jubilation, as the man in the foreground leans forward, ready to pull the rope and let the bell's peals echo through the land. The date "XXV" inscribed on the bell tower signifies that this was the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first ringing of the bell, which had originally summoned the militia to the defense of Philadelphia in 1752. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of the early American settlers, who came together to forge a new nation and secure their hard-won freedom.
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