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Walking the Streets of Ben Franklin’s Paris

The aging statesman braved rough seas and arduous carriage rides to reach Paris, where he persuaded the French to back the American rebels. We followed in his footsteps.

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Walking the Streets of Ben Franklin’s ParisThe aging statesman braved rough seas and arduous carriage rides to reach Paris, where he persuaded the French to back the American rebels. We followed in his footsteps.
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