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Thomas Paine remembered as a pivotal yet flawed revolutionary
The piece traces Thomas Paine born 1737 in Thetford England to a poor family, his meager schooling, and varied failures before rising as a key American Independence advocate. It recalls his Common Sense pamphlet and war reporting from Philadelphia to Valley Forge, noting Franklin's mentorship and Paine’s lasting influence despite personal missteps.
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