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Josh Shapiro: “Pennsylvania [was] founded by William Penn in 1682.”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Governor Shapiro, First Lady Shapiro, LG Davis to Host Christmas Tree Lighting at the Capitol

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And I hope that at this moment, as the LG said, you take pride in this wonderful community that we live in. Pride in this great Commonwealth, Pennsylvania [was] founded by William Penn in 1682. When he arrived in Chester aboard the welcome, he said that this. This place, what is now Pennsylvania, would be a place that is warm and welcoming for all people. (21:24)

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Asserts the founding year of Pennsylvania by William Penn.

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