#philadelphia

Philadelphia reflected the national turmoil over race and the Vietnam War, often exploding on my watch. ↗

— Andrea Mitchell

#national #often #over #philadelphia #race

I see far stronger and more charismatic personalities strolling around Philadelphia's neighborhoods than are being featured in most of today's bland daytime soaps. ↗

— Camille Paglia

#being #bland #charismatic #daytime #far

You should see what our Founding Fathers used to say to each other and in the early part of our nation. But what they were able to do, especially in Philadelphia in 1787, four months, they argued about what a House should be, what a Senate should be, the power of the president, the Congress, the Supreme Court. And they had to deal with slavery. ↗

— Colin Powell

#about #argued #congress #court #deal

The 76ers hold a special place in my heart and I am intrigued by the opportunity to return to Philadelphia, where I was part of a rebuilding program, joining the team the year after it went 9-73 and going to the NBA Finals just four years later. ↗

— Doug Collins

#am #finals #four #going #heart

I was born in Philadelphia and currently live in Minneapolis. I write for both children and adults. ↗

— Kate DiCamillo

#both #children #currently #i #i was born

At noon, on the Fourth of July, 1826, while the Liberty Bell was again sounding its old message to the people of Philadelphia, the soul of Thomas Jefferson passed on; and a few hours later John Adams entered into rest, with the name of his old friend upon his lips. ↗

— Allen Johnson

#again #bell #entered #few #fourth

I think we need to start with Philadelphia and make sure that we actually get some election reform in Philadelphia. Actually, a recent election was thrown out by a federal judge because of corruption with the voting process in Philadelphia. ↗

— Patrick McHenry

#because #corruption #election #federal #federal judge

The streets are safe in Philadelphia, it's only the people that make them unsafe. ↗

— Frank Rizzo

#only #people #philadelphia #safe #streets

In Boston they ask, how much does he know? In New York, how much is he worth? In Philadelphia, who were his parents? ↗

— Mark Twain

#new-york-city #philadelphia #new-york-city

Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia. ↗

— Steve Carlton

#following #i #i love #like #love