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Pennsylvania's University

In January of 1751, Ben Franklin's idea for a Pennsylvania academy became a reality. He strongly believed in the pursuit of knowledge by all people. For the academy's first five years, Ben served as its president. Today, we know Ben's academy as the University of Pennsylvania.

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