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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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Medium: Stainless steel
Artist: Isamu Noguchi
Related subjects: Benjamin Franklin
Location: Bounded by Race, Vine & N 5th & 6th Sts (Across 6th St from Franklin Square) Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Nearest Metro: N/A() (click station name for all sculptures nearby)
Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 66530048 (dcMem ID #6533 )

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FRANKLIN, Benjamin Memorial - A Bolt of Lightening Memorial at the Delaware River Bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
by Isamu Noguchi

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