017 USA - Independance Hall and Liberty Bell (WHS)

The Independence Hall is located in Philadelphia in the US-American state Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is the fifth biggest city in the United states and one of the most significant cities. The building was originally called Pennsylvania State House and was finalized in 1741. It was the seat of the Pennsylvanian government which has been one of the 13 British colonies. in 1775, the second Congress meet there and Thomas Jefferson accepted the Declaration Of Independence. In 1787, the Philadelphia Convention developed the Constitution of the United States of America.

The Liberty Bell is Americas most important symbol of Liberty and Democracy. This Bell was first set up in 1753 as a present for the 50 years of religious freedom in Pennsylvania.

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Arnold Postcrossing (direct swap), sent from Bellaire (USA) on 15.08.2013