Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in which both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.[1] It is also home to the Liberty Bell, a famed symbol of American Freedom. [2]
History
Origin[]
The building was constructed between 1732 and 1756 as the Pennsylvania State House, and served as the capital for the Province and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian Architecture.[1]
American Revolutionary War[]
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783. It was in the Assembly Room that the Founding Fathers created and signed the Declaration of Independence July 4th, 1776.[1][3]
In 1776, a group of Skrulls subversives came to Earth. A Skrull posed as Thomas Jefferson to ensure passages about slavery remained in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. They hoped that if the human race was accustomed to slavery, then it would be easier for the Skrulls to enslave them. However the Fantastic Four traveled back in time to find the Chrono-Anchor they lost. They uncovered the Skrulls plot, and hypnotised them into thinking they were cows.[4]
20th century[]
In the 1940's the Red Skull captured and brainwashed the Invaders and sent them to destroy various American landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln Memorial and the Liberty Bell. Captain America was sent to destroy the bell but was stopped and brought to his senses by the Liberty Legion.[2]
In 1949, the Flatulans traveled to the Third Dimension and took people and object relating to "American Culture". They kidnapped President Harry Truman, stole the Declaration of Independence, and the Liberty Bell. The Human Torch and Sun Girl came to the rescue and stopped them.[5]
Modern Age[]
During a historical tour of the ground the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attacked a group of visitors. However the X-Men were present and protected the people from the Mutant threat.[1]
Flag-Smasher and his group, U.L.T.I.M.A.T.U.M., tried to destroy the Liberty Bell but was stopped by the Liberteens.[6]
When the Presidents were brought back as Zombies through a magical spell they met at the at hall to plan their conquest of the country. Their meeting was however was interrupted by Deadpool but he was unable to stop them.[7]
Storm visited the bell on her trip to Philadelphia to honor her fallen friend, James Rhodes, who had been born and raised in the city.[8]
The Sons of Hancock took control and Independence Hall and move the Liberty Bell back to the tower. They planned to use a sonic device created by Ulysses Klaue to take control of people's mind and take the country back. Captain America came to stop them and was forced to use his shield to destroy the bell throwing it at the tower shattering it into pieces and then took down the insurgence with ease. The bell was later recast and Cap attended the ceremony to coumarate it back on display.[9]
Earth-9200[]
Points of Interest
- Liberty Bell
- United States Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
Residents
See Also
- 15 appearance(s) of Independence Hall
- 4 minor appearance(s) of Independence Hall
- 4 image(s) of Independence Hall
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 X-Men (Vol. 2) #161
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Invaders #6
- ↑ Captain America: Theatre of War - Ghosts of My Country #1
- ↑ Fantastic Four (Vol. 4) #10
- ↑ Human Torch #34
- ↑ Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1
- ↑ Deadpool (Vol. 5) #1–2
- ↑ Civil War II: Choosing Sides #2
- ↑ Captain America Infinity Comic #1–4
- ↑ Maestro #1
- ↑ Maestro: War and Pax #4–5