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ON March 30, 1824, the Governor of the State of Pennsylvania signed an Act incorporating the Franklin Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts. The centenary of its foundation will be observed in Philadelphia on September 17, 18, and 19, by celebrations reminiscent of the rise, growth, and continuity of purpose of a remarkable institution, now, after many inevitable vicissitudes, rooted deeply in the national life of the United States, at the same time commanding the allegiance of men of science in most other countries. Accordingly, delegates representing several of the universities of Great Britain, as well as scientific societies, will join those from Canada, France, Holland, and Germany in united expression of congratulation. To have wrested “secrets of excellent use “from Nature marks and cements the common bond.
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J., T. Centenary of the Franklin Institute. Nature 114, 386–387 (1924). https://doi.org/10.1038/114386a0
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