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The Penn Family William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, had many personal defeats but always found a way to be victorious. The thing that made him famous was the fact that he never let his disappointments get the better of himself. When he was down, he always found a way to get back up. Not only was William brave, but he was a true humanitarian. He believed that every person is a son of God, and …

…filled the meetinghouse to overflowing. William Penn was the true god of Pennsylvania. He found the state, built it, governed it, raised money for it, and loved it. He believed that we are all children of God, and brothers to each other. In a time when society was afraid to explore different issues, Penn stood up, raised his fist, and yelled every belief he truly felt. It was more than bravery, it was William Penn.