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Benjamin Franklin biography
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Why Is Benjamin Franklin on the 100 Dollar Bill? The Hidden Story Behind America’s Most Powerful Portrait
Franklin’s face didn’t always dominate the $100 bill. Before him, the note bore the portrait of Grover Cleveland, the only president to serve non-consecutive...
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Why Benjamin Franklin Is on the 100 Dollar Bill: The Untold Story Behind America’s Highest Denomination
Franklin’s selection wasn’t arbitrary. It was a calculated decision by the Treasury Department in 1914, when the Federal Reserve began issuing its own...
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The Exact Day Benjamin Franklin Died—and Why It Matters
Franklin’s last years were spent in London, where he had returned in 1785 to advocate for American commercial interests. By 1790, his health had deteriorated...
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The Exact Day Benjamin Franklin Died—and Why It Still Fascinates Us
The answer isn’t as straightforward as it seems. While records confirm he died on April 17, 1790 , the details—his final hours, the cause of death, and even...