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Assistant curator Matthew Skic looks the newly-hung Commander-in-Chief's Standard, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The faded and fragile blue silk flag marked General George Washington's presence on the battlefield during the Revolutionary War. The museum is bringing the flag out of its archives for public viewing on Thursday, June 14, Flag Day, until Sunday. Its appearance at the museum is the flag's first public display in Philadelphia since the war. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
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Washington’s battlefield flag on view in Philly at Museum of American Revolution

The museum is bringing the flag out of its archives for public viewing from Thursday through Sunday.

7 years ago

A Carlisle Historical Society exhibit depicts the
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A century after deaths, Native American kids buried at Pa. boarding school to return home

The remains of four Native American children were being disinterred Thursday so they can start the long journey home.

7 years ago

DJ Jazzy Jeff spinning in Philadelphia in 2003.
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From Lady B to Meek Mill, tracing the roots of Philly hip-hop — June 15, 2018

Dig into the history of hip-hop in Philadelphia with two short documentaries at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.

7 years ago

Dorothy Cotton, who was educational director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in the civil rights era, has died at 88. (Dorothy Cotton Institute)
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Civil rights leader Dorothy Cotton dies at 88

Dorothy Cotton, a leader in the civil rights movement who educated thousands of African-Americans about their rights and the power of organizing, has died at 88.

7 years ago

Bethel Burying Ground
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Philadelphia plans memorial for historic Bethel Burying Ground

Started in 1810 by Richard Allen, the founder of Mother Bethel AME Church, the cemetery was located in what was then known as Southwark Township — a majority-black community.

7 years ago

Dr. Fred Simeone stands amid his collection at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, which traces the history of auto racing and emphasizes the value of competition as a spur to progress.
Arts & Entertainment

Award-winning vintage car museum reaches 10th year, still waiting for crowds in Southwest Philly

The Simeone Museum of classic racing cars celebrates its 10th anniversary, winning awards but still looking for its audience.

7 years ago

A sample of saliva can unlock details about a person's genetic makeup.
(Andrew Brookes/Cultura RF/Getty Images)
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Science

POLL: Genealogical curiosity a top reason for DNA tests; privacy a concern

The proportion of interested people who said they or a family member had ever ordered a direct-to-consumer test was 32 percent.

7 years ago

Juan Romero, 67, at his home in Modesto, Calif., holds a photo of himself and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, taken by The Los Angeles Times' Boris Yaro on June 5, 1968. (Jud Esty-Kendall/StoryCorps)
NPR
Community

The busboy who cradled a dying Bobby Kennedy recalls those final moments

In an interview with StoryCorps, Juan Romero, now 67, remembers meeting Kennedy the day before the assassination.

7 years ago

 Laurel Hill Cemetery (Steven Ujifusa/For NewsWorks)
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The Divine Hand Ensemble brings a haunting concert to Laurel Hill Cemetery — June 2, 2018

It's never too late to have a goth phase. Get spooky at this ethereal concert, which will showcase the otherworldly tones of the theremin.

7 years ago

A 1943 photograph of a detention hospital for infected women in Leesville, LA.
Radio Times
Health

The American Plan: the government’s incarceration of ‘promiscuous’ women

Guest: Scott Stern The United States government incarcerated tens of thousands of “promiscuous” women in the ...

Air Date: May 31, 2018 10:00 am

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Sam Oozevaseuk Schimmel, 18, has grown up in both Alaska and Washington state. He is an advocate for Native Alaskan youth. (Kiliii Yuyan for NPR)
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Education

The conflicting educations of Sam Schimmel

More than 50 years after the government forced hundreds of Native Alaskans into boarding schools, their descendants are haunted by and trying to overcome residual trauma.

8 years ago

Gerald Gordon, owner of the General Store and
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Photos document how history lives on in river town of Lumberville

'River Town Portraits' is a visual love poem to quaint Bucks County village.

8 years ago

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The consequences of errors and lies on old world maps (PBS)
PBS NewsHour
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The consequences of errors and lies on old world maps

8 years ago

Lt. Charles Wang
Speak Easy
Lifestyle

Reflections on a Philadelphia war hero and the tragedy of the USS Juneau

Nearly 700 men from the USS Juneau lost their lives, including the five Sullivan brothers. Lt. Charles Wang was the only officer to survive.

8 years ago

In this July 15, 2009 file photo, Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean walks through the largest exhibition of his artwork to date, inspired by his experience walking on the moon, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing, in Washington. Bean, the Apollo and Skylab astronaut, fourth human to walk on the moon and an accomplished artist, has died.  (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo, File)
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Astronaut and moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86

Bean was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 12, which made the second moon landing in 1969.

8 years ago

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