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The Bicentennial of Dan Boone in American Memory
A 1734 birth in Exeter township, Daniel Boone's mythic status endures as Kentucky hosts bicentennial events. Modern historians debunk the sole frontier hero image, noting many pioneers and emphasizing Boone as a skilled hunter and explorer whose legend reflects American identity and national pride.
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