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  3. January 17 is the birthday of Benjamin Franklin—printer, writer, inventor, scientist, politician, and statesman. Explore the life and work of this accomplished American statesman.
  4. Three-hundred-and-twenty-five words made up the first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation. Read more... then come see this draft at the Library of Congress through Feb. 18.
  5. Fine art aerial photographer Alex MacLean will discuss his photograph “Congress, Arizona, 2005” on display in the exhibition "Down to Earth: Herblock and Photographers Observe the Environment," Tuesday, Jan 15 at noon, Graphic Arts Galleries, Thomas Jefferson Building.
    Photo: Fine art aerial photographer Alex MacLean will discuss his photograph “Congress, Arizona, 2005” on display in the exhibition "Down to Earth: Herblock and Photographers Observe the Environment," Tuesday, Jan 15 at noon, Graphic Arts Galleries, Thomas Jefferson Building.

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