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The Whispering Bells of Freedom
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The Whispering Bells of Freedom Reginald Beauchamp, 1976 * Memorial to Crispus Attucks * bells * inscription: The whispering bells of freedom in honor of Crispus Attucks Who on March 5, 1770 was killed by British troops in Boston while protesting conditions under the crown. These whispers of freedom grew into the crescendo of the Declaration of Independence and the first ringing of the Liberty Bell for independence. * Outside the African American Museum. Northwest corner, 7th and Arch. * 39.953125,-75.151650 [map] * On the Convention District tour. * Exhibits: War, African American * See also: +Wikipedia's Crispus Attucks page +African American Museum in Philadelphia |