Author | Thomas Paine |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Published | January 10, 1776 |
Pages | 49 |
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Official name | 'Common Sense' |
Type | City |
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Designated | 1993 |
Location | SE corner of S 3rd St. & Thomas Paine Place (Chancellor St), Philadelphia 39°56′25″N75°08′47″W / 39.94041°N 75.14645°W |
Marker Text | 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. |
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