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The Forgotten Fame of Anna Dickinson
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The Forgotten Fame of Anna Dickinson

For Women’s History Month Amy Cohen introduces us to one of the most famous women in American history that you’ve likely never heard of before

When Philadelphia Became a Center of Medicine
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When Philadelphia Became a Center of Medicine

Ed Duffy dives deep into the history of Army hospitals and Philadelphia’s medical role in the Civil War

Logan Square, Lincoln & The Great Sanitary Fair of 1864
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Logan Square, Lincoln & The Great Sanitary Fair of 1864

150 years ago, while the Civil War raged, Philadelphians attended the Great Sanitary Fair on Logan Square to support the troops. Harry K takes a look at the event, which raised more than a million dollars and helped pave the way for the Centennial Exposition of 1876

Philadelphia During The Civil War: A Medical Perspective, Opening At The Mütter
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Philadelphia During The Civil War: A Medical Perspective, Opening At The Mütter

One hundred fifty years have passed since the Battle of Gettysburg turned the tide of the American Civil War. Now, the Mütter Museum — which opened that same year — opens a permanent exhibit commemorating Philadelphia’s medical contribution during that awful war. Joe Brin previews


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