Which British monarch presented the six-times-oversize Bicentennial Bell to the United States in 1976?

Queen Elizabeth II presented the six-times-oversize Bicentennial Bell to the United States in 1976.

The Bicentennial Bell was cast in Britain as a large replica of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell. It weighed 12,000 pounds, making it six times the size of the original Liberty Bell. Queen Elizabeth II presented it to the United States during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations.

The replica was housed in the tower once intended for the Liberty Bell, at the former visitor center on South Third Street in Philadelphia. Its creation reflected the historical connection between Britain and the former colonies during a major American anniversary.

The Bicentennial Bell is separate from the original Liberty Bell, which was cast in London in 1752 and became famous as a symbol of American independence and liberty. The original bell’s well-known crack and the oversized 1976 replica are often discussed together but are different objects.