Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) is one of the oldest municipalities of the United States of America (USA) and the sixth most populated city. It was founded in 1682. Philadelphia has a population of 1,5 million and 6 million in its metropolitan area. Philadelphia is the economic heart of the Delaware Valley.
Philadelphia was important during the American Revolution against the British Empire when it served as the nations capital. The Declaration of Independence was signed by the Founding Fathers in 1776 at the 2nd Continental Congress and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. During the Revolutionary war many events happened here incl. the 1st American Congress, the siege of Fort Miffin, the battle of Germantown and the Liberty Bell. Philadelphia remained the biggest city of the USA until 1790 (surpassed by New York). The independence hall and the liberty bell are located in the center of the city. Philadelphia has a huge colonial history and many of US first like the first library, hospital, medical school, national capital, university, stock exchange, zoo and business school.
Music by Yehezkel Raz 'Finding Memories' and 'When The Sunrise'.
Copyright information:
We do not own the commercial licenses of this video. Footage used in the video is licensed. Video footage copyright under standard license.
