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Benjamin Rush (1745-1813) was a colonial physician known as the "Father of American Medicine." He signed the Declaration of Independence. He served as the Surgeon General of the Continental Army, and he opened the first free medical clinic at the Pennsylvania Hospital.
'''Benjamin Rush''' (1745-1813) was a colonial physician known as the "Father of American Medicine." He signed the [[Declaration of Independence]]. He served as the Surgeon General of the [[Continental Army]], and he opened the first free medical clinic at the Pennsylvania Hospital.
He also founded the Philadelphia Bible Society and was an abolitionist who founded the Society for the Abolition of Slavery.
He also founded the Philadelphia Bible Society and was an abolitionist who founded the Society for the Abolition of Slavery.