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Philadelphia, the city of brotherly
love, is the birthplace of our nation. Founded by William Penn
in 1682, it was the second largest English-speaking city in
the world just before the American Revolution. Philadelphia
also hosted the First and Second Continental Congress, where
the Declaration of Independence was adopted, as well as the
Constitutional Convention.
Philadelphia served as our nation's capital until 1800.Today,
Philadelphia is still alive with history and culture. From hallowed
historical sites to modern museums, from celebrated historical
figures to modern day heroes, come see what Philadelphia has
to offer.
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