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200 years after the founding of the United States, figures like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson reflect on the state of America and its government.
Franklin's son served as the royal governor of New Jersey, illustrating the deep divisions among families during the American Revolution.
A 200-year fund established by Benjamin Franklin aimed to lend money to young tradesmen in Boston and Philadelphia to help them start their businesses.
Two hundred companies have begun to provide competitive services in the UK as part of the open banking initiative, which requires banks to share client data.
Self-published authors have sold more than 2.5 million copies, reflecting the growing acceptance and success of independent publishing.
Timothy Matlack inscribed the final engrossed version of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, correcting three mistakes in the 1,337-word document.
In 1789, George Washington had to beg Thomas Jefferson to serve as secretary of state, setting the stage for a fierce rivalry with Alexander Hamilton.
The National Archives houses the first Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, which acknowledged the United States' independence from Great Britain.
