2006-06-12 13:14:49 · 5 answers · asked by j165m 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It depends which "liberty bell" you are talking about. The first one, hung in 1753, was cracked when it was hung. It was melted down and recast a few times, most famously by Pass and Stowe (watch "National Treasure"; great movie). There is widespread disagreement about when the first crack appeared on the Bell. However, it is agreed that the final expansion of the crack which rendered the Bell unringable was on Washington's Birthday in 1846.
2006-06-12 13:26:30 · answer #1 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Liberty Bell got its famous crack on February 22, 1789 when it tolled for several hours in its bell tower to celebrate the first day of George Washington's presidency. The second crack grew to its present size on that day, resulting from a flaw. The first one appeared after its recasting.
2006-06-12 13:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by brian 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great bronze castings many times crack - it is component of the artwork. Even modern-day cymbals gain this. you will could desire to ask a metallurgist for a greater particular reason in terms of the chosen alloy and casting technique.
2016-12-08 08:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It cooled to rapidly causing the crack. This is not uncommon even today.
2006-06-12 13:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it was rung, it cracked. That wasn't unusual, then.
2006-06-12 13:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋