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Saving the Liberty Bell

Saving the Liberty Bell Some tall tales are actually true. This is a grand one, told with rightful pride by a boy who was there in the city of Philadelphia in 1777. John Jacob Mickley, eleven years old, and his father were in the city when the Great Bell began ringing from atop the State House to warn the citizens: "Redcoats! The Redcoats are coming!" Ages 5-8. Full description

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