Philadelphia's History in Steering the Nations Politics
Philadelphia, PA - Having hosted numerous political conventions, including the 2000 Republican gathering, the 2016 Democratic meeting, and the 1948 conventions for all three parties (Democratic, Republican, and Progressive), Philadelphia is used to being in the political spotlight. It was here where disgruntled colonists created a new form of government, and today many of the places where those meetings, debates, and activities took place still stand. Here are a few iconic locations with deeply rooted connections to the American political process: