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Return to Philadelphia
- When
- 1785
- Where
- Philadelphia
Franklin returned home in 1785, holding a position second only to George Washington as a champion of American independence.
Franklin returned to Philadelphia in 1785 after his diplomatic service in France. Upon his return, he occupied a position second only to that of George Washington as the champion of American independence. This status reflected his significant contributions to the nation's founding.
Sources
- Benjamin Franklin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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