The Liberty Bell leaving Independence Hall
December 31, 1975

At the stroke of midnight, January 1, 1976, the Liberty Bell was moved from Independence Hall to the "new" pavillion built about a block away. KYW Newsradio provided live coverage of the event. Broadcast Pioneers member Bill Bransome was on hand to present "the play-by-play."

Play Clip #1 (11 pm to 11:45 pm, December 31, 1975)
Play #2 (11:45 pm to 11:55 pm, December 31, 1975)
Clip #2 features KYW Newsman John Franklin with a short news summary in between coverage
Play Clip #3 (11:55 pm to 12:15 am)
Play Clip #4 (12:15 am to 12:30 am)
Play Clip #5 (12:30 am to 12:45 am)
Play Clip #6 (12:45 am to 1 am)

In 2003, the Liberty Bell moved once again. Get the details!

More information about the Liberty Bell
from the Liberty Bell Virtual Museum

From the official archives of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia
Audio originally donated by Broadcast Pioneers member Bill Bransome
Used with the permission and authority of KYWNewsradio
Photo courtesy of the Liberty Bell Virtual Museum
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