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TRAILER | BAPS | Becoming America: Philadelphia's Story
5/22/2026 | 30s
Explore the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America's first capital.
Explore the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America's first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation. Though rooted in Philadelphia, this is a shared American story whose debates, ideals, and consequences still resonate today.
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WTVP Spots is a local public television program presented by WTVP
WTVP Spots
TRAILER | BAPS | Becoming America: Philadelphia's Story
5/22/2026 | 30s
Explore the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America's first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation. Though rooted in Philadelphia, this is a shared American story whose debates, ideals, and consequences still resonate today.
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