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FRANKLIN, Benjamin Memorial - A Bolt of Lightening Memorial at the Delaware River Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Don't miss the other attractions in PhiladelphiaBenjamin 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
Stainless steel by Isamu Noguchi
Address: Bounded by Race, Vine & N 5th & 6th StsAcross 6th St from Franklin Square Nearest Metro: N/A ()
Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 66530048 (dcMem ID #6533)
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Sources & Links:
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Wikipedia article on Franklin
USHistory.org on the Lightning Bolt
Fairmount Park site w/ info about Lightning Bolt & others
Wikipedia article on Franklin Square
