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May 31, 1790
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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On April 22 in New York, Mr. Madison moves a congressional resolution to honor the deceased Benjamin Franklin by wearing mourning badges for one month, which passes unanimously.
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In CONGRESS,
New-York, Thursday, April 22.
Mr. Madison made the following motion: Mr. Speaker, as we have been informed not only through the channel of the newspapers, but by a more direct communication, of the decease of an illustrious character, whose native genius has rendered distinguished services to the cause of science and of mankind in general; and whose patriotic exertions have contributed in a high degree to the independence and prosperity of this country in particular; the occasion seems to call upon us to pay some tribute to his memory, expressive of the tender veneration his country feels for such distinguished merit. I therefore move the following resolution:
The House being informed of the decease of Benjamin Franklin, a citizen whose native genius was not more an ornament to human nature, than his various exertions of it have been precious to science, to freedom, and to his country, do resolve, as a memorial, that the members wear the customary badge of mourning for one month.
On the question, this motion passed without a division.
New-York, Thursday, April 22.
Mr. Madison made the following motion: Mr. Speaker, as we have been informed not only through the channel of the newspapers, but by a more direct communication, of the decease of an illustrious character, whose native genius has rendered distinguished services to the cause of science and of mankind in general; and whose patriotic exertions have contributed in a high degree to the independence and prosperity of this country in particular; the occasion seems to call upon us to pay some tribute to his memory, expressive of the tender veneration his country feels for such distinguished merit. I therefore move the following resolution:
The House being informed of the decease of Benjamin Franklin, a citizen whose native genius was not more an ornament to human nature, than his various exertions of it have been precious to science, to freedom, and to his country, do resolve, as a memorial, that the members wear the customary badge of mourning for one month.
On the question, this motion passed without a division.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Benjamin Franklin
Death
Congress
Mourning Resolution
Historical Tribute
What entities or persons were involved?
Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Madison
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Benjamin Franklin
Mr. Madison
Location
New York
Event Date
Thursday, April 22
Story Details
Mr. Madison proposes a resolution in Congress to mourn Benjamin Franklin's death by wearing badges for one month, praising his genius and contributions to science, freedom, and the country; the motion passes unanimously.