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When Franklin Sailed for France: October 26, 1776

Benjamin Franklin, seated, wearing his fur cap and spectacles. Engraving dated about 1777, artist not recorded. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, LC-USZ62-52484.

On October 26, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, 70, slipped out of Philadelphia on a secret errand: to sail for France and ask for help in the war.

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When the Executive Mansion Became the White House: October 17, 1901

George B. Cortelyou's October 17, 1901 letter to Secretary of State John Hay on Executive Mansion stationery, asking that official papers use "White House." National Archives.

On October 17, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt's secretary asked that the President's official papers say "White House" instead of "Executive Mansion."

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When Columbus Day Became a National Holiday: October 21, 1892

Benjamin Harrison, Pach Brothers studio portrait, 1896. Library of Congress.

On July 21, 1892, President Benjamin Harrison made October 21 a national holiday for the 400th anniversary of Columbus, with a flag over every schoolhouse and a brand-new pledge.

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