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TIL Boston Latin School, founded in 1635, was the first U.S. public school. Although it has changed locations several times, it remains in operation today. Famous alumni include John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Cotton Mather and Joseph Kennedy.

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