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09.09.2022 / 06:55

Queen Elizabeth II in Philadelphia: A look at her 1976 visit to celebrate the Bicentennial

OLD CITY - The Queen visited Independence Hall 46 years ago, when she was just 50-years-old. Throughout her seven-decade reign, she's left her mark on the world.Queen Elizabeth II, stood with then-Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo during her arrival to commemorate America’s 200th birthday, back in 1976 and the last time the Queen visited Philadelphia, Prince Phillip accompanying her.Hobart Gaywood, center, of the National Parks Service, shows a plaque describing the Bicentennial Bell, a gift of the Government of Great Britain to the United States, to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in Philadelphia on Tuesday, July 6, 1976.

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Crews paint over Frank Rizzo's mural in South Philadelphia in wake of protests

PHILADELPHIA - Crews are painting over the Frank Rizzo mural in South Philadelphia early Sunday.The Mural Arts Program, which maintains the mural, says it believes the mural is a 'painful reminder' of the former mayor's legacy.Rizzo has long been a controversial figure in Philadelphia's history, known for his volatile relationship with the black community.RELATED COVERAGE: DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYDIn a statement, the Mural Arts Program said in part:"We do not believe the maintenance and repair of the Rizzo mural is consistent with our mission. We think it is time for the mural to be decommissioned, and would support a unifying piece of public art in its place.

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Thousands sign petition to replace Frank Rizzo with Gritty on South Philadelphia mural

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Frank Rizzo statue removed from plaza, South Philly mural to be replaced

FOX 29's Jeff Cole is in Philadelphia with the latest on the removal of the Frank Rizzo statue.

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"It's finally gone": Frank Rizzo statue removed from plaza of Municipal Services Building

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has more.

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Frank Rizzo statue removed from plaza of Municipal Services Building

FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has more.

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Krasner: Frank Rizzo statue 'should have never been erected' due to 'racist' history

City Manager Brian Abernathy provides update on violent protests in Philadelphia.

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Kenney: Controversial Frank Rizzo statue to be moved in coming months defacement

Kenney says he will speed up the movement of the statue from the concourse.

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