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Sharon Murphy, Benjamin sharon@alta247.com The Benjamin Franklin TercentenaryEducational ProgrammingThe Benjamin Franklin Tercentenarys educatio National Essay Contest with the National Constitution CenterTo further our reach across the country and to heighten young peoples understanding and appreciation of Benjamin Franklins enduring legacy, the Tercentenary, in partnership with Philadelphias National Constitution Center, will host a national essay contest in early 2006. The essay question focuses on exploring Franklins impact and continuing presence in the world The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary The Tercentenarys educational initiatives have been made possible through the generous dation, Inc. and the John Templeton Foundation. The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary, a non-profit organization supported by a lead grant of $4 The Pew Charitable Trusts, was established to mark the 300-year anniversary 706-2006) with a celebration dedicated to educating the public about his enduring legacy and inspiring renewed appreciation of the values he embodied. The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary was founded in 2000 by a consortium of five Philadelphia cultural institutions: the American Philosophical SocietyThe Library Company of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, an Act of Congress in 2002 created the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, a panel of fifteen outstanding Americans chosen to study and recommend programs to celebrate Franklin's 300th birthday. The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary can be found online at www.benfranklin300.org . # # #