October 5, 2000

Philadelphia, The Convention City

Mr. Arnold explained an exhibit of historic memorabilia from conventions held in Philadelphia in 1856 and 1948. Philadelphia was at one time called “The Convention City.”

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Lee Arnold Director Historical Society of Pennsylvania->Library

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Program ID:: 159623-1
Category:: Vignette
Format:: Vignette
Location:: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:: Oct 15, 2000 | 7:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Oct 15, 2000 | 7:55am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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