PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, Aug. 23. The meeting called by Mr. HUGHES, Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, is progressing quietly in Independence-square. About 2,000 persons are present.

The following are the resolutions in full passed at the great War Meeting in Independence-Square, Philadelphia, on Saturday afternoon: The citizens of Philadelphia, assembled in Independence ...

It was read publicly for the first time on July 8 by Colonel John Nixon at what is now Independence Square in Philadelphia. The Declaration of Independence was not signed, however, until Aug. 2 ...

Philadelphia's Franklin Square was named to USA TODAY's 10BEST ... “With a history predating the Declaration of Independence by nearly a century, Franklin Square is one of Philly's standout ...

On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777 ...