By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-the-national-cathedral-tolls-bell-marking-800000-american-covid-19-deaths Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: The National Cathedral tolls bell marking 800,000 American COVID-19 deaths Nation Updated on Dec 16, 2021 6:52 PM EDT — Published on Dec 15, 2021 2:01 PM EDT The Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 15 tolled its Bourdon Bell 800 times in memory of the at least 800,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Watch in the player above. The U.S. passed the grim milestone a day earlier as the government continues to urge people to get vaccinated in an effort to curb the ongoing pandemic. The bell ringing took more than an hour. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
The Washington National Cathedral on Dec. 15 tolled its Bourdon Bell 800 times in memory of the at least 800,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Watch in the player above. The U.S. passed the grim milestone a day earlier as the government continues to urge people to get vaccinated in an effort to curb the ongoing pandemic. The bell ringing took more than an hour. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now