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Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 | Friends We Have Lost | 3
Season 51 · Episode 3

Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 | Friends We Have Lost | 3

American History Tellers · Audible

November 23, 202238m 44s

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In 1793, Philadelphia served as the nation’s temporary capital, and the yellow fever epidemic crippled the federal government. After fleeing the capital, President George Washington struggled to make decisions and govern the young nation. Meanwhile, Philadelphia was running out of space to bury the dead. With the epidemic growing in strength, crime soared and jobless tenants were evicted from their homes. But soon, relief would come from an unexpected source.

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