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“An American” (1775-1790)

“An American” (1775-1790)

Season 1 Episode 2
1:54:59
“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

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1:55:26
Franklin Makes a Name for Himself as a Printer

Franklin Makes a Name for Himself as a Printer

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3:53
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
Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

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3:03
Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

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An American Celebrity in France

An American Celebrity in France

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The Franklins Choose Opposing Sides in the Revolution

The Franklins Choose Opposing Sides in the Revolution

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Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

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2:39
Benjamin Franklin House in London

Benjamin Franklin House in London

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Benjamin Franklin

Franklin and Writing

Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing. "Franklin and Writing" is presented by GBH, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, and The Boston Globe. Featuring Ken Burns; Christopher Brown, Professor of History, Columbia University; and Jane Kamensky, Professor of History, Harvard University. Moderated by Bina Venkataraman, Editor-at-Large, The Boston Globe.
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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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