Drive Thru History: Philadelphia & the Founding Fathers
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesHost Dave Stotts tours historic locations in Philadelphia recalling battles of the American Revolution and the lives of the Founding Fathers who attended the Constitutional Conventions held there. He spends some time at Franklin House where he reviews the biography of the great statesmen and inventor. Locations, such as the American Philosophical Society, Declaration House, and Carpenter's Hall bring to mind the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the American Constitution. Dave also recalls the history of the Liberty Bell, the design of the Great Seal, and the establishment of the American bald eagle as a symbol of the United States and its freedoms.
Media Details
Runtime: 25 minutes 9 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History
- Subtopic: U.S. Geography, U.S. History - 1775-1783
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2007
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: Drive Thru History
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