Florida Marks Constitution Day with Tributes to Founding Fathers and Civics Education Initiatives

In a ceremony celebrating the 238th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Benjamin Franklin in Franklin County, Florida. The event, held on Constitution Day, honors one of the nation’s most influential founders and serves as the latest feature in Florida’s America250 commemorations, leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary next July.

Governor DeSantis praised Franklin as an “American original,” highlighting his pivotal role in the nation’s founding.

“As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary next July, we must remember the vision, courage, and unyielding quest for liberty that inspired our founders,” the governor s

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