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"Common Sense"

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1993 · SE corner of S 3rd St. & Thomas Paine Place (Chancellor St), Philadelphia

At his print shop here, Robert Bell published the first edition of Thomas Paine's revolutionary pamphlet in January 1776. Arguing for a republican form of government under a written constitution, it played a key role in rallying American support for independence.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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