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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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5:31
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

Franklin and Revolution

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin and revolution. "Franklin and Revolution" is presented by WHYY. Featuring Ken Burns; Walter Isaacson, author of "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life;" and Erica Dunbar, Professor of History, Rutgers University. Moderated by Marty Moss-Coane (she/her), Host and Executive Producer of "Radio Times" on WHYY.
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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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