Charles M. Schulz Museum - It's #FranklinDay! Franklin made his debut in Peanuts 53 years ago today in a strip published on July 31, 1968. Shortly after the assassination of
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Franklin integrated 'Peanuts' 47 years ago today. Here's how a teacher changed comics history. - The Washington Post
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