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Philadelphia
The largest city in Pennsylvania which was founded in 1682 and incorporated in 1701
1,634 Questions
Is there more than one city in the United States by the name of Philadelphia?
{New Jersey and Pennsylvania have cities named Philadelphia.}
Actually there are 10.
1. Pennsylvania
2. New Jersey
3. Illinois
4. Indiana
5. Tennessee
6. Missouri
7. Mississippi
8. Arkansas
9. Alabama
10. New York
What is the driving time between Philadelphia PA and Jacksonville FL?
The driving distance between Jacksonville, FL and Philadelphia, PA is approximately 845 miles. The driving time would be approximately 14 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
Is Philadelphia a state capitol?
Philadelphia, PA was originally built as the capital of the Pennsylvania Colony in 1682, but it hasn't served as such in over 200 years. Harrisburg, PA has been the capital of the state since 1812. There are other cities named Philadelphia in the US, and none of those is a capital city, neither.
How much are tolls between Baltimore MD an Philadelphia PA?
Depends on where you're coming from in Maryland and your destination in Pennsylvania. On I-95, there's a $5 toll going northbound (but not southbound) at the MD-PA line. There are also tolls around Baltimore, and throughout PA.
Yes. Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania. It is the 4th largest city in the United States.
How long does it take to drive to Philadelphia PA from Gettysburg PA?
The driving distance from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Washington, District of Columbia is:
85 miles / 137 kmWhat are Philadelphia's main religions?
The religion that people practice or don't practice in a particular state or place is not important. All religions are in Pennsylvania.
How long is a flight from Philadelphia PA to San Francisco CA?
5 hours and 19 mins 5 hours and 19 mins
How long does it take to drive from Houston TX to Philidelphia PA?
It is 1,571.80 miles according to MapQuest.
Why was the movie Philadelphia called Philadelphia?
On its surface, the movie 'Philadelphia' is set in Philadelphia. It is about a lawyer who is fired from his firm when it is discovered he has AIDS and his ensuing lawsuit. Literally speaking, the name 'Philadelphia' comes from the Greek for 'brotherly love', hence the city's nickname, ironic considering the treatment of the main character.
Who won Academy Awards for 'Philadelphia' and 'Forrest Gump'?
Tom Hanks. He has been nominated for 5 Academy Awards (Oscars) for Big, Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan and Castaway, winning two consecutive Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
What is the theme song to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia?
The song is "Bulgarian Chicks" by Balkan Beat Box.
What is the distance from Philadelphia to San Francisco?
Distance:
The distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco is 2530 miles (4072 km).
The driving distance between Philadelphia and San Francisco is 2,875 mi - about 1 day 18 hours.
Flight:
Philadelphia, PA (PHL) to San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Flight Duration 6 hours 18 mins
How many miles is it from Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Hartford Connecticut?
This is best determined from a good Map site. Begin your Quest now.
How long will it take a first class letter to arrive in Houston TX from Philadelphia PA?
It depends.... A first-class letter should arrive in its immediate area within a day or two, depending on what time of day it was mailed and what post office box was used. (However, one person sent me four letters from a town twenty miles away, and each one took nine to ten days to arrive, between the letters' postmark dates and the arrival dates.) At a greater distance, several more days may be required. First class mail sent overseas can take 2-6 weeks, or even 2-3 months if being sent to a third-world country where delivery is not even assured. If you're sending something overseas and you want it to arrive in 5-10 days, send it by airmail. However, all first class mail in the U.S. that is travelling to a distant U.S. city goes by air, so airmail postage within the U.S. is not needed.
What famous comedians are from Philadelphia?
- Just A Few:
- Betsy Ross, seamstress-1752.
- Marian Anderson-Opera-1897.
- Frankie Avalon-Singer and Actor-1940.
- Sydney Biddle Barrows-Mayflower Madam-1952.
- Sarah Chang-Violinist-1980.
- Ed Bradley-Journalist-1941.
- Bill Cosby-Actor and Comedian-1937.
- Solomon R. Gugggenheim-Philanthropist-1861.
- William Wrigley, Jr.-Chewing Gum Tycoon-1861.
- Kevin Bacon-Actor-1958.
- John Barrymore-Actor-1882.
- Lionel Barrymore-Actor-1878.
- Broderick Crawford-Actor-1911.
- Curly Joe DeRita-Actor and Comedian of Three Stooges-1909.
- Larry Fine-Actor and Comedian of Three Stooges-1902.
- W.C. Fields-Actor Comedian-1880
- Richard Gere-Actor-1949.
- Stan Getz-Saxaphonist-1928.
- Billie Holiday-Singer-1915.
- Kitty Kallen-Singer-1922.
- Grace Kelly-Actress and Princess-1929.
- Jack Klugman-Actor-1922.
- Patti LaBelle-Singer-1944.
- Mario Lanza-Opera and Actor-1921.
- George McClellan-Civil War General-1826.
- Thomas Mifflin-Revolutionary War General-1744.
- John Pemberton-Confederate Civil War General-1814.
- Will Smith-Actor-1968.
- Teller-Magician and Comedian of Penn and Teller-1948.
Who suggested that a meeting be held in Philadelphia?
Alexander Hamilton suggested that another meeting to be held in Philadelphia.
How many Ohio State players are in the Hall of Fame?
Well, I can give you a few: 1) RB/TE Keith Byars - Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots
2) RB Eddie George - Super Bowl XXXIV with the Tennessee Titans
3) WR Terry Glenn - Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots
4) LB Pepper Johnson - Super Bowls XXI and XXV with the New York Giants
5) RB Pete Johnson - Super Bowl XVI with the Cincinnati Bengals
6) OT Jim Lachey - Super Bowl XXVI with the Washington Redskins
7) DE Jim Marshall - Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, and XI with the Minnesota Vikings
8) RB Tom Matte - Super Bowls III and V with the Baltimore Colts
9) OT Orlando Pace - Super Bowl XXXIII and XXXIV with the St. Louis Rams
10) RB Matt Snell - Super Bowl III with the New York Jets
11) S Jack Tatum - Super Bowl XI with the Oakland Raiders
12) QB - Mike Tomczak - Super Bowl XX with the Chicago Bears
13) P - Tom Tupa - Super Bowl XXXI with the New England Patriots
14) OT Jim Tyrer - Super Bowl IV with the Kansas City Chiefs
15) OT Bob Vogel - Super Bowls III and V with the Baltimore Colts
16) LB Mike Vrabel - Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX with the New England Patriots
17) WR Paul Warfield - Super Bowls VI, VII, and VIII with the Miami Dolphins Don McCafferty was head coach of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl V.
Was York PA ever the capital of the US?
During the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), York served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress. The Articles of Confederation were drafted and adopted in York, though they would not be ratified until March of 1781.
York is one of many cities that lay claim to the title of First Capital of the United States, although historians generally consider it to be the fourth capital, after Philadelphia, Baltimore and Lancaster. The claim arises from the assertion that the Articles of Confederation was the first legal document to refer to the colonies as "the United States of America".The argument depends on whether the Declaration of Independence, which also uses the term, would be considered a true legal document of the United States, being drafted under and in opposition to British rule.
This body met in philadelphia and voted on the declaration of independence?
It was NOT the Declaration of Independence they met to revise, but the Articles of Confederation. They were supposed to modify the Confederation; instead they came up with an entirely new government, described in the Constitution.
oh gosh thank you
What was the consitutional convention?
The convention was called because the federal government established by the Articles of Confederation was considered to be too weak to effectively deal with the states' issues. Officially, the purpose of the convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation. Many feel that this was a drastic understatement, and that the real goal of many of its key proponents was to replace the Articles of Confederation and create a strong federal government.
The result of the convention was the U.S. Constitution, which was signed by 38 delegates on the final day of the convention, and ratified by most of the states during the following year.
The key issues regarded Congressional representation and slavery. The "Great Compromise" was a bicameral legislature -- two houses of Congress where the states would have equal representation in the Senate, but proportional representation in the House of Representatives. Regarding slavery, Congress did not have the power to abolish slavery but would get the power to end the slave trade beginning in 1808. The three-fifths compromise meant that 3 of every 5 slaves would be counted when apportioning a state's representation in the House of Representatives.
George Washington was unanimously elected president of the convention. Benjamin Franklin was considered the sage of the convention, the elder statesman who helped calm tempers and bring about the compromises.
In the summer of 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, some of the most important decisions in the history of the United States were made. During this time, the Philadelphia (or Constitutional) Convention was held; a secret meeting that hosted 55 delegates from twelve of the thirteen colonies (excluding Rhode Island) where they discussed and eventually derived the Constitution in order to replace the preceding Articles of Confederation because of their weakness of federal power. The Pennsylvania State House, currently known as Independence Hall, had become the center of debate for nearly four months.
In the summer of 1787, the Constitutional Convention hosted a committee of delegates from the 13 colonies appointed to write the constitution. Led by James Madison and Alexander Hamilton, this secret meeting took place in the Pennsylvania State House, currently known as Independence Hall. Delegates from all thirteen colonies were invited to this meeting to discuss the Articles of Confederation and how it could be strengthened. 55 delegates showed up, none from Rhode Island. Instead of following the original idea of strengthening the Articles of Confederation, the Philadelphia Convention quickly turned into a complete abandonment of the Articles and took up the creation of the Constitution.
When was the Battle of Philadelphia?
There was a Philadelphia Campaign. It include an American evacuation of Philadelphia, a British capture and occupation, and a British evacuation followed by an American capture. There were many battles around Philadelphia. But there was no actual Battle of Philadelphia. (Google produced a result, which was an article entitled "The Battle for Philadelphia," but it was about the campaign, rather than a specific battle.)
There is a link below to an article on the Philadelphia campaign.
