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January 2, 1915

John Hope Franklin Born

John Hope Franklin, historian whose "From Slavery to Freedom" became the definitive text on African American history, was born in Rentiesville, Oklahoma.

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December 31, 2009

John Hope Franklin Dies

John Hope Franklin, historian and author of "From Slavery to Freedom," died in Durham, North Carolina, at age 94.

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