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William Penn Known for Religious Tolerance

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Ernest Board - The Marriage of William Penn and Hannah Callowhill

The founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn is widely known for his religious tolerance and had a reputation of treating Indigenous people with respect, Michaela Winberg of WHYY's Billy Penn reports.