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1774: Benjamin Franklin - Philadelphia's Renaissance Man

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1774: Benjamin Franklin - Philadelphia's Renaissance Man

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Benjamin Franklin established himself as one of America's first great writers and intellectuals in Philadelphia. Here, he published 'Poor Richard's Almanack' and his famous 'Autobiography.' His printing house and residence became a center of revolutionary thought and scientific innovation. Franklin's wit and wisdom helped shape American literary style and political discourse.

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1773: Phyllis Wheatley - First Published African-American Poet

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1773: Phyllis Wheatley - First Published African-American Poet

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In Boston, Phyllis Wheatley became the first published African-American poet. Her collection 'Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral' was groundbreaking. Despite being enslaved, her work gained international recognition and she even read her poetry to George Washington.

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1776: Thomas Jefferson - Declaration of Independence

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1776: Thomas Jefferson - Declaration of Independence

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At the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence. Beyond his political writings, Jefferson was a profound writer whose letters and essays helped shape American thought and literature.

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1819: Washington Irving - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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1819: Washington Irving - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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Washington Irving wrote many of his famous works inspired by the Hudson River Valley, including 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.' His descriptions of the region's natural beauty and Dutch cultural influences created an enduring American literary landscape.

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1814: Francis Scott Key - The Star-Spangled Banner

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1814: Francis Scott Key - The Star-Spangled Banner

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During the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key wrote 'The Defence of Fort M'Henry,' which would become 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' The poem was inspired by watching the American flag continue to fly over the fort during British bombardment.

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Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill

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1825: Thomas Cole - View of the Catskill Mountains

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1825: Thomas Cole - View of the Catskill Mountains

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From his studio in the Catskills, Thomas Cole founded the Hudson River School of painting and wrote poetry inspired by the American landscape. His work combining visual art and written word helped establish America's first native artistic movement.

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African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Philadelphia

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1794: Absalom Jones - First African American Priest

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1794: Absalom Jones - First African American Priest

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At the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia, Absalom Jones became the first African American ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church of America. He was also a prominent writer of sermons and essays advocating for abolition.

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1780: Abigail Adams - Letters from Braintree

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1780: Abigail Adams - Letters from Braintree

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From her home in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts, Abigail Adams wrote her famous letters to John Adams, creating one of the most important literary and historical records of the Revolutionary period. Her famous 'Remember the Ladies' letter was written here.

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In Philadelphia, Thomas Paine published 'Common Sense,' which became the most widely read pamphlet of the American Revolution. His powerful prose helped convince many colonists to support independence from Britain.