Resolution of the First Congress Submitting Twelve Amendments to the Constitution
Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine THE Conventions of a number of the States,...
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- 1789
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The Washington Light Infantry
AT EVERY BOARD A VACANT CHAIR FILLS WITH QUICK TEARS SOME TENDER EYE, AND AT OUR MADDEST SPORT APPEAR THOSE WELL LOVED FORMS THAT WILL NOT DIE; WE LIFT THE GLASS, OUR HAND IS STAYED- WE JEST,...
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- washington square
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- civil war
- 1894
Septima Poinsette Clark 1898 - 1981
Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987 Native Charlestonian and daughter of a former Lowcountry slave, Mrs. Septima Clark was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Avery...
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- 1898
- 1979
- 1987
Septima Clark
I want people to see children as human beings and not think of the money it costs nor to think of the amount of time that it will take, but to think of the lives that can be developed into...
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15-Inch Rodman
15-Inch Rodman Designed by Thomas J. Rodman, U.S. Army Ordnance Officer, this type of cannon was the largest gun used in combat during the Civil War. These two Rodmans were brought to...
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- civil war
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- thomas rodman
- fort sumter
6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott
6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott Discovered during the excavations of Fort Sumter, these rifled guns were installed by Federal troops during the 1870's modernization program. Maximum Range: 6800...
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- cannon
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8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott
8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott Robert Parker Parrott designed the 6.4-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Parrotts to serve on land or sea. These versatile rifled cannons were simple and inexpensive...
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Mountain Howitzer
Mountain Howitzer Confederates used several field pieces like this 12-pounder mountain howitzer to defend against a surprise landing by Union forces. 1865
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- civil war
- confederate
- 1865
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Fort Sumter Bombarded
FORT SUMTER BOMBARDED Fort Sumter, 1861 Fort Sumter, 1863 The lighthouse in the distance marks the southern tip of Morris Island. In July, 1863, Union troops landed there and advanced...
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- fort sumter
- 1861
- 1863
Clement Clarke Moore
In the Moore mansion, which stood on this site, in 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, (1779-1863), penned the immortal poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas”, (T’was the night before Christmas), as a gift...
The Honorable Charles I. Brown
THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED ON JANUARY 7, 2017 TO THE MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE CHARLES I. BROWN AUGUST 27, 1885 - DECEMBER 21, 1981 CO-FOUNDER PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC....
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Bicentennial Moon Tree
BICENTENNIAL MOON TREE SYCAMORE PLANTED MAY 6, 1975 FROM SEED CARRIED TO THE MOON BY ASTRONAUT STUART A. ROOSA ON APOLLO XIV FEBRUARY 1971 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION FOREST...
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- philadelphia
- historic district
- washington square
- moon tree
- sycamore
- 1975
- 1971
The Chords of Memory
HERE IN THIS LOVELY GARDEN THE CHORDS OF MEMORY BIND US CLOSE TO THE WISE AND GOOD MEN WHO CREATED OUR NATION DEDICATED BY MRS LYNDON B JOHNSON JUNE 10, 1966Submitted by @lampbane
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- 1966
Rocky Balboa
ROCKY BALBOA "IT'S NOT HOW HARD YOU HIT IT'S HOW HARD YOU CAN GET HIT AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD- THAT'S HOW WINNING IS DONE..." THIS STATUE IS DEDICATED TO THE GREAT CITY OF PHILADELPHIA...
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- 1996
Eastern State Penitentiary
EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH THE...
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- 1965