Question of the Week

Question of the Week

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Which international peace organization considered Philadelphia for its headquarters?

3/31/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Government and civics, Philadelphia

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In 1934, the Voluntary Defender Association of Philadelphia was developed for what purpose?

3/24/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Community and Public Service, Philadelphia

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What Philadelphia radio broadcaster was the longtime host of the Irish Hour?

3/17/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Ethnic history, Politics

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Land that once belonged to famed Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Hamilton is now part of which cemetery?

3/10/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Architecture

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Which Pennsylvania dance organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013?

3/3/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia, Recreation and Sport, Women

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Belfield Mansion, once the home of artist Charles Willson Peale, is located on what college campus?

2/24/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, 20th century, Industry, Women

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In what year did the Ladies' Home Journal make its debut?

2/17/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, 20th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia, Women

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Which 19th-century Philadelphia physician was one of the first to study "hysteria"?

2/10/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Science and Medicine, Women

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Which African American activist was an editor of the Philadelphia Courant?

2/3/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, 20th century, African American, Civil Rights

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What was W.C. Fields's real name?

1/27/13

Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, 20th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia

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