Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Philadelphia Peace Jubilee of 1898

By Deborah Boyer | Published: May 23, 2008
Although lasting only four months, the Spanish-American War was a decisive moment in United States history and served as America’s entry into the world of foreign affairs. Weeks of tension between Spain and the US over the issue of Cuban independence culminated in the US sending the battleship USS Maine to Cuba to protect American [...]
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Ees Da Sa Sussaway- Lets Get Started

By Erica Stefanovich | Published: May 8, 2008
To many, “ees da sa sussaway” would simply be syllables, but generations of Philadelphia children know differently. They know that these are the magic words of Chief Traynor Ora Halftown, beloved children’s entertainer and Philadelphia legend. Chief Halftown began broadcasting his self-titled children’s television program in September of 1950. Originally intended to be a simple cartoon show, [...]
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