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Franklin Clock and the Founding Philosopher’s Fire
A 1790s Philadelphia house on Market Street hosts Benjamin Franklin’s famed grandfather clock. The clock, still ticking, once tracked months and moon phases and predated Fourth of July celebrations. The article recounts Franklin’s life, experiments, and role in the Revolution, noting his time in Europe, Paris, and his lasting legacy on science and independence.
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