Carol Blake, AMH2010, Monday-Friday, 10:30 am
The United States came close to having a state named after Benjamin Franklin. In 1784, North Carolina offered some of its land to the U.S. government. Congress did not vote to accept the property.
The people in the area elected a governor, John Sevier, and wrote a constitution. They named their state Franklin. In 1788, North Carolina got control of the area again. Franklin became part of Tennessee in 1796. John Sevier eventually became Tennessee's first governor.
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Lawrence Hill
That is interesting. I wonder how much though he deserved having a state named after him? And if he deserved it more than George Washington?
I believe that perhaps Franklin through his multiple achievements deserves such esteem and recognition in America as our first President/war hero. One asks the question was it the brain who we exalt or the face the warrior. In fact, many founding fathers through their extensive achievements may deserve their own states. Besides wouldn't you rather want to spell out Franklin over Mississippi.
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