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The Summer We Almost Lost Philadelphia

Season 2 Episode 2 | 12m 40s

One hot, mosquito-filled summer, less than a decade after the birth of the US, yellow fever brought the capital city to the brink of collapse. As the Founding Fathers fled to safety, a small community of essential workers stepped up. Who are these unsung heroes, and how did Philadelphia bounce back?

Aired: 08/26/25
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