Benjamin Franklin National Memorial PA
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Description: The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is a monument dedicated to Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, inside the Franklin Institute science museum. The memorial is a large, white marble statue of Benjamin Franklin seated in a chair, with a quill pen in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. The memorial was designed by American sculptor James Earle Fraser and was dedicated in 1938. It serves as a tribute to Franklin's contributions as a statesman, inventor, scientist, writer, and more. The statue is surrounded by various historical artifacts related to Franklin's life and achievements. The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial is not a separate national park unit; rather, it is a part of the Franklin Institute, which is a science museum that offers educational programs and exhibits on various scientific topics. The memorial itself is open to the public and can be visited as part of a visit to the Franklin Institute.