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The Liberty Bell is one of the most historically significant symbols in the history of the United States.
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton C...
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton C...
The Liberty Bell is one of the most historically significant symbols in the history of the United States.
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania; and Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Currently located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Liberty Bell is a symbol referenced significantly as part of the American Revolutionary War. Prior to its landing in Philadelphia, the bell was moved multiple times throughout its history in an effort to prevent the British from taking possesion of it.
The bell has traveled through many east caost states and Pennsylvania towns en route to Philadelphia, including several cities in the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, originally known as Northampton; Bethlehem, Lehigh County and Northampton County, Pennsylvania; and Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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The story of the Penn State Nittany Lion
BASEBALL URBAN LEGEND: A Penn State baseball player came up with the "Nittany Lion" mascot at a baseball game as a response to taunts from fans of another team. As I have detailed in a number of legends over the years (like this tale of the Georgetown...
Tags: Sports, College Sports, Folklore and Mythology, Ceremonies, Natural Resources
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For Southern Lehigh principal, a promise made is a promise kept
Principal Sam Hafner began his first steps in keeping his word to his students at Liberty Elementary School at 3 a.m. on Tuesday. In March, Hafner promised the 332 students in kindergarten through third grade that he would walk 12.5 miles from his home...
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Memorial Day events in the Orlando area
Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Friday; Starke Lake Gazebo, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Ocoee Police Department Honor Guard and Ocoee High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard. Details: 407-905-3100. Veteran Salute: 1 p.m. Friday; Westchester of Winter...
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Mayfair charts a new artistic course
To hear officials with Mayfair tell it, the 26-year-old, Memorial Day weekend festival at Allentown's Cedar Beach was a ship adrift. It was staying afloat, but had veered far from the festival of the arts it was intended to be. So when Executive...
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Trial begins for Alaska militia leader
ANCHORAGE — With his Boy Scout good looks and schoolboy cap, Schaeffer Cox was known for striding happily through the treacherous backwater between rabble rousing and revolution. In university auditoriums and community meeting halls throughout...
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George Washington attacks bigotry in letter to Jewish congregation
A letter penned by George Washington that's been locked away for a decade will be the centerpiece of an exhibit dedicated to America's early roots in religious freedom. The 337-word document sent to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, R.I., in August...
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Wrigley's a whole new ballgame for architect
Meet Charles "Chuck" Izzo, an architect on the hot seat.
After crafting a 10-year, $285 million renovation of Boston's Fenway Park that successfully marries modern amenities and timeless traditions, Izzo and his Boston-area firm are taking on what...Tags: Green Monster, Sports, Architecture, Soldier Field, Fenway Park
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Los Angeles has plenty of history, if you look for it
Growing up in Philadelphia, I could hardly avoid history. Virtually every semester in grammar school, we would be packed on to buses to visit all the approved historical stops: the Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin's grave, Betsy Ross' house, then lunch and back...
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Allentown marks its 250th with September festival and parade
Valley 610Allentown announced it will host a festival and a parade from Ninth Street to the Fairgrounds on Sept. 29 to mark its 250th anniversary. On Wednesday morning, Mayor Ed Pawlowski and other city officials announced a parade showcasing Allentown's past and... -
April Fool's Day 2012: Don't trust the media (seriously)
Today is April Fool's Day, also known as All Fool's Day and, unofficially perhaps, Don't Trust the Media Day. Yes, yes, that's every day in some circles. But on April Fool's Day, the warning has particular resonance. Because year after year, April Fool'...
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What kind of fool are you? Take this April Fools' quiz and see
Los Angeles Times Travel editorApril 1st is one of my favorite days of the year, a day when being a fool is more forgivable, perhaps, than the rest of the year. This day of pranks, like many other social customs, has its roots in other countries. In this quiz, we’ll check how...Tags: Auction Service, Pi Day, Festive Events, Foods and Beverages, France
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April Fools' Day 2012: Don't trust the media (seriously)
Today is April Fool's Day, also known as All Fool's Day and, unofficially perhaps, Don't Trust the Media Day. Yes, yes, that's every day in some circles. But on April Fool's Day, the warning has particular resonance. Because year after year, April Fool'...
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