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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin and Innovation
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's innovations. "Franklin and Innovation" is presented by The WNET Group and Fast Company and Inc. Featuring Ken Burns; Walter Isaacson, author of "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life;" and Stacy Schiff, author of "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America." Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, Chief Content Officer, Mansueto.
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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.