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FRANKLIN, Benjamin: Statue at the Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.
by Jacques Jouvenal


Benjamin Franklin (January 1706 – April 17, 1790) was one of the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, political theorist, politician, printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat. As a scientist he was a major figure in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. As a political writer and activist he, more than anyone, invented the idea of an American nation, and as a diplomat during the American Revolution, he secured the French alliance that helped to make independence possible. Source: Wikipedia


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The Franklin statue is just to the right of the arch.
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FRANKLIN
PRINTER. PHILANTHROPIST.
PRESENTED TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
BY STILSON HUTCHINS
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Erected January 17th 1889
Ernst Plassman, Designer
Jacques Jouvenal, Sculptor
J.F. Manning, Designer of Pedestal
Commissioners of district of Columbnia W.B. Webb, S.B. Wheatley, C.W. Raymond



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