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Today in History: William Penn

October 14, 2013October 14, 2017

Today in History–October 14–the Library of Congress features the religious and social reformer William Penn, born on this day in 1644. Having no luck in his campaign for religious freedom for Quakers and others in England, Penn received an American land grant in payment of a debt owed his father. He named the colony Pennsylvania in honor of…

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Today in History: Pennsylvania

December 12, 2011December 16, 2020

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…