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Benjamin Franklin cherished as diverse American icon across celebrations
Smithsonian tribute and London exhibit highlight Franklin's legacy while Philadelphia celebrates his 300th birthday with a toast at McGillin's Olde Ale House. Historians stress his pragmatism as printer, diplomat, and thinker, noting his evolving image from capitalist icon to abolitionist and reformer.
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Hillel Italic
Associated Press
Smithsonian
London
McGillin
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Ben
John Locke
Chris Mullins
George Washington
Franklin
United States Swim School Association Hall of Fame
John Adams
David McCullough
Gordon Wood
Boston
James
The
New England Courant
the Courant
Silence Dogood
James Franklin
Massachusetts
Mark Twain
Will Rogers
Dave Barry
France