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"It was in the Assembly Room of this building that George
Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army
in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4,
1776. In the same room the design of the American flag was agreed
upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781,
and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787."
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Chestnut St between 5th and 6th Sts
Philadelphia, PA 215-597-8974
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