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Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation

Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation

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Franklin Makes a Name for Himself as a Printer

Franklin Makes a Name for Himself as a Printer

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Franklin and Slave Labor

Franklin and Slave Labor

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Franklin’s Observations and Experiments on Electricity

Franklin’s Observations and Experiments on Electricity

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The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

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Publicly Humiliated in London

Publicly Humiliated in London

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The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act

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Franklin Faces His Racial Prejudices

Franklin Faces His Racial Prejudices

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The Treaty of Paris, 1783

The Treaty of Paris, 1783

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Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

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Franklin and Adams: Rivals on the Same Diplomatic Mission

Franklin and Adams: Rivals on the Same Diplomatic Mission

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Compromise and the Constitution of the United States

Compromise and the Constitution of the United States

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Benjamin Franklin

Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin

Get an inside look from Ken Burns and those featured in the film on why they chose to explore the life of Benjamin Franklin.
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“An American” (1775-1790)
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Season 1 Episode 2
“An American” (1775-1790)
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
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Season 1 Episode 1
“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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