Statues and Memorials:
Independence Hall
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Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Independence
Hall was built between 1732 and 1756 as the State House or capitol.
At this building, colonial leaders met to plan the future of the new
nation.
Many of the most important documents in U.S. history
were written at Independence Hall. The Declaration of Independence was
adopted here on July 4, 1776 (Independence Day). The Articles of Confederation
were ratified here in 1781. The Constitution was written here and signed
on September 17, 1787.
Independence Hall was also the home of the Liberty
Bell for over 200 years.
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