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1749 Franklin Proposals

When
1749
Where
Philadelphia
Part of
Founding of the University of Pennsylvania

Benjamin Franklin circulated a pamphlet outlining his vision for a Public Academy of Philadelphia.

In the fall of 1749, Benjamin Franklin circulated a pamphlet titled "Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pensilvania." This document outlined his vision for a "Public Academy of Philadelphia."

Sources

  1. University of Pennsylvania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28

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