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Archive of posts filed under the Swimming category.

BF’s Most Generous Letter Finalist: on Swimming

30 August 2020, 10:11 pm

A Letter to My Son, Barry — I was delighted to learn tonight your friend (who had never learned to swim) was letting you introduce him to the water. He’s lucky to have you as a teacher. Dr. Franklin had a friend in England in that same situation, and wrote him what I think is …

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Filed under Swimming, Writings

Swimming Hall of Fame

5 March 2019, 10:41 am

There is a spectacular display on Franklin as a swimmer pictured in this report from the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. There is an informative video of a public presentation to a group of young students. Congratulations to all involved!

Filed under Franklin - General, Locations, Swimming | Tagged Swimming

RSS Franklin in the News

  • Fourth of July celebrations slated in Downingtown, Kennett Square - Daily Local News
  • Weekend Essay: For the Ultimate in Preparedness, Add a 'Messiah Clause' - The New York Sun
  • Financially Speaking: Ben Franklin - The Saratogian
  • Credibility of the Supreme Court - Daily Kos
  • Philadelphia's Delaware River Trail guide: 6 spots to check out - On top of Philly news - Billy Penn
  • Scout Grain Fields for Problem Weeds | Farming News for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat and more | lancasterfarming.com - Lancaster Farming
  • Cromer-Waggoner - The Sumter Item
  • Mann family reunion celebrates 100th anniversary | News | thecourierexpress.com - The Courier-Express
  • Shallow Thoughts: A miss can be as good as a smile - Plattsburgh Press Republican
  • Withered Epitaphs - The Citizen

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