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“An American” (1775-1790)

“An American” (1775-1790)

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“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

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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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1:49
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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3:17
Publicly Humiliated in London

Publicly Humiliated in London

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6:02
The Stamp Act

The Stamp Act

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3:46
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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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin and American Diplomacy

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin and diplomacy. This discussion is presented by WETA and Georgetown University. Production funding was provided by The Better Angels Society. Featuring Ken Burns; Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; and Nicholas Burns, Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Moderated by Judy Woodruff, PBS NewsHour.
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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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“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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