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December 31, 2009

John Hope Franklin Dies

On March 25, 2009, John Hope Franklin died at age 94. His textbook "From Slavery to Freedom" (1947) became the definitive work on African American history. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and chaired President Clinton's advisory board on race.

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1. John Hope Franklin, Historian and Author, Dies at 94 - The New York Times2. John Hope Franklin - Duke University3. John Hope Franklin, 94, Historian Who Chronicled African American History, Dies - PBS

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