The Fires of Philadelphia

In 1844, parts of Philadelphia burned as a result of an anti-Irish Catholic mob. Zachary Schrag described the political turmoil, use of force by the militia and the aftermath of the fires. This virtual program was hosted by the National Archives.

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The Fires of Philadelphia

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Program ID:
519157-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 30, 2022 | 6:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 08, 2023 | 4:19am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Apr 30, 2022 | 6:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 01, 2022 | 6:10am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 08, 2022 | 6:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 09, 2022 | 6:10am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 07, 2023 | 10:16am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 07, 2023 | 4:19pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 07, 2023 | 10:22pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 08, 2023 | 4:19am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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