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NBC documentary Suffer the Little Children thrust Pennhurst into the national spotlight and led to reforms.
Jim Wilson, panel moderator
Ken Williams, disability advocate, sings "Close the Doors," a song he wrote about the effort started at Pennhurst to end forced institutionalization of persons with disabilities. In addition to be an 
Nathaniel Guest speaking at the event
Discussion panel. 
Betty Potts, first resident to leave Pennhurst for community living; Dennis Haggarty, Esq., attorney who worked to end forced institutionalization of persons with disabilities; Jim Wilson, panel mode
Attendees
Attendees
Before the ceremony began
Flying proudly at the marker dedication ceremony
US Congressman Jim Gerlach talks about the pattern of state neglect at Pennhurst--both of the people and of the site after itwas closed. Mr. Gerlach is represented on the task force studying Pennhurs
Thomas Gilhool, Esq., lead attorney on the groundbreaking case Pennhurst v. Halderman, addresses the crowd.
Dr. Michelle Bortner, PHMC Commissioner, opens the ceremony.
Pennsylvania Senator Andrew Dinniman talks about the need to keep Pennhurst at the forefront of our social conscience because the past is never truly the past. Mr. Dinniman is represented on the task
Pennsylvania Representative Tim Hennessey talks about the significance of Pennhust in Pennsylvania history.
Jean Searle, a member of the Pennhurst plaintiff class and co-president of the Pennhurst Memorial and Preservation Alliance, welcomes the crowd.
Pennhust Memorial and Preservation Alliance's Nathaniel Guest
Before it's unveiling.
Pennhurst's Historical Marker
PMPA co-presidents Jim Conroy and Jean Searle after unveiling the marker.
Flower arrangment at the marker
Pennhurst's Historical Marker