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SUMMARY:America’s 250th: Benjamin Franklin’s Life & Legacy
DESCRIPTION:This year\, communities across the nation are commemorating the
  250th anniversary of the United States. As a part of the City of Allen’s
  celebration\, Brad Billings will present a special talk exploring the lif
 e\, legacy\, and enduring influence of Benjamin Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Thur
 sday\, June 25 at the Allen Public Library.  Not simply a Founding Father\
 , Franklin was a man of extraordinary curiosity and endless ambition whose
  influence stretched across politics\, science\, publishing\, diplomacy\,
  and civic life.  Franklin was a quintessential representative of the Enli
 ghtenment\, often referred to as the Age of Reason. \nThe lecture will hig
 hlight Franklin’s numerous pursuits and accomplishments\, including his wo
 rk as a printer and publisher\, one of the keenest political minds of the
  Revolutionary era\, a celebrated Freemason\, and a man with an insatiable
  curiosity that drove his experiments\, inventions and scientific discover
 ies. \nThe presentation is intended to offer audiences a deeper understand
 ing of the man behind the myths—one whose ideas about learning\, citizensh
 ip\, fraternity\, and public virtue continue to resonate 250 years after t
 he founding of the United States. \n Brad S. Billings is a Past Grand Mast
 er of Masons in Texas and the current Grand Secretary.  \n Call 214-509-49
 11 for additional information.\nAllen Public Library\n300 N. Allen Dr.\nAl
 len\, TX 75002 United States\n
LOCATION:300 N. Allen Dr.\, Allen\, TX 75002
URL:http://allen.bubblelife.com/community/allen_calendar/library/35660962/k
 ey/3516447682/Americas_250th_Benjamin_Franklins_Life_Legacy
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