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3 giorni fa · Philadelphia, city and port, coextensive with Philadelphia county, southeastern Pennsylvania, and situated at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the largest city in the state. Learn more about Philadelphia, including its history, in this article.
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18 mag 2024 · Philadelphia, known as the City of Brotherly Love, boasts a rich tapestry of history that spans several centuries. From its pivotal role in American independence to its cultural and scientific contributions, Philadelphia's history is packed with fascinating facts that continue to intrigue and inspire.
30 apr 2024 · Founded in 1682 by William Penn, Philadelphia played a crucial role in the American Revolution and served as the temporary capital of the United States. The city is home to iconic sites such as Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence.
19 mag 2024 · The birthplace of American independence, it was the United States’ first capital until Washington, DC claimed the honour in 1800. Then there’s the Big Apple, a hundred miles up the northeast coast,...
3 mag 2024 · Liberty Bell, large bell, a traditional symbol of U.S. freedom, commissioned in 1751 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly to hang in the new State House (renamed Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. It was cast in London by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, purchased for about £100, and delivered in.
18 ore fa · History. 1700s. Benjamin Franklin. In 1740, a group of Philadelphians organized to erect a great preaching hall for George Whitefield, a traveling evangelist. [22] .
20 mag 2024 · Welcome to the Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania. Over thirty historians in the standing faculty with a broad range of research specialties advance our understanding of the past.
