Ceo of the resume of the American Revolution and i am standing on the plaza at the corner of third and chestnut streets in old city philadelphia. Philadelphia was the headquarters of the revolution, where delegates came and protests first mounted, where the declaration of independence was written 200 yards away at Independence Hall. This really is the most central element of the American Revolution, the birth of our nation, which is why this museum is located here. Just down the street from me is the first bank of the United States. That is Alexander Hamiltons branch bank when he launched our nations banking system. It is also the first building constructed by the United States of america. So we have truly are or the our where the nation began and it is the right place to tell the entire story of the American Revolution, which is our mission in the museum. Behind me, you see canons from the era, these are part of the city of philadelphias collection. Everyone of these canons are old en
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Crystal blue caribbean sea. Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Bbc world news america. On the front line in the battle for raqqa. Forre there as the fight the stronghold of the socalled Islamic State enters its final stages. President trump says help is coming from puerto rico but on the ground, still a desperate need for aid. They told me today that it is more dire today than when the hurricane made landfall six days ago. Jane unearthing a treasure trove. A discovery in canada means old movies have been given new life. Jane welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. It is known as the last major stronghold for the Islamic State. Tonight, an exclusive report from the final stages of the battle in the syrian city of raqqa. The offensive, led by arab and kurdish fighters, along with american and british support, started in june. At that t
First for you, an exclusive report on the final stages of the battle for the syrian city of raqqa, last major stronghold of the Extremist Group the so called islamic state. The current offensive by arab and kurdish fighters, with american and british support, started in june. Then, is controlled most of raqqa. Now, only a few hundred militants hold the centre of the city. The bbc is the only broadcaster to gain access to it. Our middle east correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway sent this. You may find some of the images distressing. This is a war of annihilation, says the united states. Raqqa is the battleground, and the victim. These are western coalition bombs, targeting the fighters of the so called islamic state. More than 5,000 hit raqqa last month alone. An entire city has become a no mans land. Mile after mile, there is no life, no people. For years, is terrorised and controlled these streets. Now, hundreds of those who called raqqa home have been killed
Hello. First for you, an exclusive report on the final stages of the battle for the syrian city of raqqa, last major stronghold of the Extremist Group the so called Islamic State. The current offensive by arab and kurdish fighters, with american and british support, started in june. Then, is controlled most of raqqa. Now, only a few hundred militants hold the centre of the city. The bbc is the only broadcaster to gain access to it. Our middle east correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway sent this. You may find some of the images distressing. This is a war of annihilation, says the United States. Raqqa is the battleground, and the victim. These are western coalition bombs, targeting the fighters of the so called Islamic State. More than 5,000 hit raqqa last month alone. An entire city has become a no mans land. Mile after mile, there is no life, no people. For years, is terrorised and controlled these streets. Now, hundreds of those who called raqqa home have been