American Footprints in the Old Country 
England is dotted with both large and small tributes to American history and culture. No need to feel homesick here.
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Franklin, the Lightning Rod Known Round the World 
Philip Dray explores the scientific accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, who was celebrated for solving the age-old mystery of lightning.
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Count Us Frankophiles for 300 Years 
A real hero for Presidents’ Day: Benjamin Franklin, an American giant who just turned 300.
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Russian Princess Stands With Franklin as Comrade of the Enlightenment 
Ekaterina Dashkova, a Russian princess, was the first woman in the world to head a national academy of sciences. It is a rarity to this day.
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