American History Tellers

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

Nov 23, 2022

38:44

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The History of the Yellow Fever Epidemic

01:13

The History of the Yellow Fever

03:25

Allstate Identity Protection

03:24

Introduction

4min

American History Tellers

2min

A Brief History of the Federal Postal System

6min

Philadelphia's Yellow Fever

2min

Philadelphia's Yellow Fever Epidemic

4min

Allstate Identity Protection

3min

The Fall of the Yellow Fever

3min

Is the Yellow Fever Over?

4min

Philadelphia's Yellow Fever Crisis

5min

10.

The History of the Yellow Fever Epidemic

1min

11.

Dr. Rush and the Board of Trustees

3min

12.

The History of the Yellow Fever

3min

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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