On the night before Independence Day, some fireworks were already sparking at Independence Hall in Philidelphia when Ben Franklin married Betsy Ross. No, really! Well, sort of.Ralph Archbold and Linda Wilde are re-enactors for the city, and when they met at a party last year and fell in love, they realized the perfect way to celebrate not only their relationship but also their country's history would be to marry as Betsy and Ben near the 4th of July. Philly Mayor Michael Nutter obviously agreed that this was a great idea, as he officiated the wedding.
The newlyweds walked along the streets, mingling with tourists, following the nuptials, but finally were carted away in a horse-drawn carriage (of course). The honeymoon is on hold until tourist season slows down, but we're betting they skip the beach holiday and instead opt for a tour of historical landmarks.
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