Today in History: Pennsylvania
Today in History–December 12–the Library of Congress features Pennsylvania, which became the second state to ratify the U.S Constitution on this day in 1787, though it was not a unanimous decision. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to learn more about the culture and history of Pennsylvania through the lens of primary sources.
Pennsylvania stories from America’s Library
Pennsylvania primary source set with teacher’s guide
Pennsylvania correspondence, reports & other texts
Pennsylvania historical newspapers
Pennsylvania oral histories & songs