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This black-led organization fought for African American rights beginning in 1864. What was its name?

11/22/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : Abolition, African American, Civil Rights, Civil War, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Slavery
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During the Second World War, which local institution hosted the Stage Door Canteen nightclub in its basement?

11/8/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Philadelphia, World War II
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Nearly a year before the U.S. entered the Second World War, a group of Americans tried to assassinate Hitler. What was their method?

11/1/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, World War II
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Which Philadelphia-based company was once one of the nation's largest producers of trolley cars and trolley car undercarriages?

10/27/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Business, Industry, Philadelphia
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The oldest extant photograph in the United States depicts which Philadelphia organization?

10/17/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 19th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia
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October 17th marks the start of which history-themed program for students in Philadelphia?

10/11/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Education, Philadelphia
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Which former Philadelphia-based organization published the 1960s homophile magazine "Drum"?

10/3/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Civil Rights, Philadelphia, Politics
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September 17th marks Constitution Day, as well as what other officially recognized holiday?

9/20/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Community and Public Service, Ethnic history, Government and civics, Politics
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This September marks the 54th anniversary of which popular event organized by the Council for Spanish Speaking Organizations (El Concilio)?

9/12/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : Ethnic history, Government and civics, Immigration, Philadelphia
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In addition to his department store and "corporate school," John Wanamaker operated a summer camp in which New Jersey town?

8/29/16
Author Cary Hutto

Topics : 20th century, Education, Labor, Philadelphia
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