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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin House in London

Though he also lived in Boston, Philadelphia, and Paris, Franklin’s only surviving residence is Benjamin Franklin House on Craven Street in central London. Márcia Balisciano, the director of the Benjamin Franklin House museum, talks about the building’s history from Franklin’s time to ongoing conservation efforts in this bonus scene from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN with material not in the final film.

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Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
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After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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