New book explores central role Philadelphia’s Christ Church played in the Civil War

    Author Bill Quigley spoke with NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller, and will speak tomorrow evening at Christ Church in Philadelphia.

    Christ Church in Philadelphia, its reverend, Benjamin Doer, and his son William play a central role in the Civil War. 

    Shining a light on that time in Philadelphia and the nation’s history is Bill Quigley, author of “Pure Heart: The Faith of a Father and Son in the War for a More Perfect Union.” Bill Quigley spoke with NewsWorks Tonight Host Dave Heller. Bill Quigley will speak tomorrow evening at Christ Church in Philadelphia.

    Listen to their conversation below.

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