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“I look upon death to be as necessary to our constitution as sleep. We shall rise refreshed in the morning.”

Book:The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Written by Himself

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The Life of Benjamin Franklin, Written by Himself

This book is a first-person account of Benjamin Franklin's life, covering his early years, scientific discoveries, political career, and contributions to the American Revolution. more

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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure in American history, serving as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and writer, born on January 17, 1706, and died on April 17, 1790. Franklin is renowned for his contributions to electricity, his support for the American colonial independence movement, and his successful diplomatic efforts in France. more

“I mean my mother migrated from Georgia -Rome, Georgia, to Washington, D.C., where she then met my father, who was a Tuskegee Airman who was from Southern Virginia. They migrated to Washington and I wouldn't even exist if it were not for that migration. And I brought her back to Georgia, both my parents, actually.”

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Author:Isabel Wilkerson

“It was illegal for black people and white people to play checkers together in Birmingham. And there were even black and white Bibles to swear to tell the truth on in many parts of the South.”

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Author:Isabel Wilkerson

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