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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 2006
Page
33
Marks the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin birth. Noted as a Renaissance figure who helped coin the era’s ideals. From his 1706 Boston birth to his later roles in printing, libraries, fire safety, postal mapping, and diplomacy, his varied achievements span science, policy, and independence.
In Philadelphia a yearlong Ben Franklin celebration drives demand for impersonators Ralph Archbold Bill Chester and others perform up to 500 events yearly. They juggle schedules for the January 17 birthday at the National Constitution Center and educate audiences about Franklin’s life while maintaining distinct personas. They tour in Philadelphia and Boston where Franklin is also seen, though local rivals Paul Revere and Samuel Adams dominate.
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