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“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

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Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin

Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation

Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation

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Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

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Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

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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 House in London

Benjamin Franklin House in London

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Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

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An American Celebrity in France

An American Celebrity in France

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The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

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Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

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Benjamin Franklin

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Ken Burns’s four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
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“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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After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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