Drive Thru History: American History

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William Penn & Early Philadelphia

Episode Synopsis

We examine the life and vision of the enterprising William Penn. At his home, Pennsbury Manor, we learn about Penn’s philosophy of representative government and how it influenced future American government and the U.S. Constitution. We visit Christ Church in Philadelphia, the parish of many Founding Fathers, and we investigate the truth behind the first American flag at the Betsy Ross House.

Drive Thru History: American History

William Penn & Early Philadelphia

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