On the recordSeptember 30, 1999
223 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, but just 5 days ago there was a different sort of revolt on the steps of Philadelphia's city hall.
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Bob Schaffer
Bob Schaffer: “223 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, but just 5 days ago there was a different…”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing a protest against a celebration of Communist rule in China by Philadelphia's mayor.
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