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In 1761, 55-year-old Benjamin Franklin attended the coronation of King George III and later wrote that he expected the young monarch’s reign would “be happy and truly glorious.”
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After attending King George III's coronation in 1761, Benjamin Franklin wrote that he expected the monarch's reign to be 'happy and truly glorious'.
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Claim Maker
Heather Cox Richardson
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "after 1761",
    "person": [
        "Benjamin Franklin",
        "King George III"
    ],
    "source_of_quote": "Benjamin Franklin's writing"
}
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History US History UK History
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM (3 weeks ago)

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