TY  - BOOK
AU  - Riley,Edward M.
TI  - Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa
T2  - United States. National Park Service. Historical handbook series, no. 17
AV  - F106 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)
N1  - Release date is 2019-10-25; Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pa." by Edward M. Riley is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The publication serves as a detailed guide to the historical and archaeological significance of Independence National Historical Park within the broader context of American heritage. It focuses on key events that transpired in Philadelphia, particularly regarding Independence Hall and the ideals of freedom and democracy associated with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.  The beginning of this work introduces the historical context of Independence Hall, originally known as the Pennsylvania State House, and its transformation into a symbol of American independence. The text recounts the struggles over its construction in the early 18th century and highlights significant events that unfolded within its walls, such as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Federal Constitutional Convention in 1787. This opening portion effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the evolution of Independence Hall and its lasting impact on national identity and self-governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60572
ER  -