PHILADELPHIA’S OWN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TO RING
THE OPENING BELL ON FRIDAY, JULY 1

For more information, contact Barbara Sorid at 215-496-5200 or by e-mail

PHILADELPHIA – June 28, 2005 – Philadelphia’s own Benjamin Franklin will help celebrate America’s birthday when he rings the opening bell on Friday, July 1. Joining him will be Shalanda Bond from the Curtis Institute of Music. Bond, a soprano who has appeared in several opera productions with the Curtis Opera Company, will sing our National Anthem. Remarks will begin promptly at 9:20 a.m., 10 minutes before trading begins.

The media is invited for interviews and filming starting at 9:15 a.m. in the Exchange's lobby at 1900 Market Street. Photography is permitted on the trading floor.

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