Philadelphias newest museum is in the heart of the city just two blocks from independence t hall. And it tells the story of the countrys road to independence. E the museum of the American Revolution opened in april. Tonight we take you inside. It was a decade before that shot heard around the world in concord and lexington that americas battle for freedom really begins. Al and joining us inside the museue is its president and ceo Michael Quinn. Thanks for being with us and for allowing cspan inside the museum. Its a pleasure to be with you and were honored to have o cspan in the museum. You with are welcome anytime as is anybody watching. We were there for Opening Night of the museum. W but my opening question is how this project came about and why. Well it came about out of a decision that we need to preserve and tell the story of americas founding. S tu and not just as a series of events, but as people who actually achieved it, who fought off these soaring ideals of equality and how
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