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Fifteen years later, in 1776, he helped to draft and then signed the Declaration of Independence.
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In 1776, Benjamin Franklin helped draft and then signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Claim Maker
Heather Cox Richardson
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "1776",
    "person": "Benjamin Franklin",
    "document": "Declaration of Independence"
}
Subject Tags
Politics History US History
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September 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 9:03 PM (3 weeks ago)

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