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Despite his prominent role in American history, Franklin was never elected as President of the United States, though he was a key Founding Father. [source: history.com]
The Benjamin Franklin statue was initially placed in the U.S. Capitol's Rotunda before being moved to its current location in front of the Old Post Office Pavilion in 1982. [source: aoc.gov]
The statue was donated by Stilson Hutchins, founder of The Washington Post, in 1889. [source: loc.gov]
The Benjamin Franklin statue is crafted from Carrara marble, a material renowned for its use in classical sculpture. [source: nps.gov]
The artist chose to depict Franklin in a Roman toga, symbolizing his status as a statesman and philosopher. [source: si.edu]
The statue was created by Jacques Jouvenal, a notable sculptor of the 19th century. [source: si.edu]
Installed in 1889, the statue has been a fixture in Washington, D.C., for over 130 years. [source: nps.gov]
