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17 hours ago · BENJAMIN FRANKLINPart One - Friday, July 12 at 9 pm"Join or Die" (1706-1774)After building a printing empire in Philadelphia with his wife Deborah, Benjamin Franklin gains worldwide fame from
2 days ago · July 4, 2024, 4:00 AM. Benjamin Franklin was America’s first diplomat and undoubtedly its best. Yes, there have been other stalwarts, such as George Kennan and Richard Holbrooke (a former editor ...
4 days ago · 5 lessons Benjamin Franklin taught me about traveling well. The most widely traveled American of his time, the founding father learned a thing or two along the way. American statesman...
Aug 9, 2023 · Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), printer, inventor, scientist, and statesman, occupies a distinguished place in U.S. history. He not only played an influential role in the Revolutionary War era and the fight for American independence, but also helped to shape the U.S. Constitution and vision for the new nation.
2 days ago · Just before 1776, Benjamin Franklin wrote a series of newspaper letters advocating for Colonial resistance. The letters, full of wit and satire, helped to galvanize public opinion against British ...
2 days ago · After George Washington, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of the most important figures during the early days of the United States of America. He was a sc...
2 days ago · In Franklin's eyes, old age was not a failure. It was the natural outcome of a life lived fully. “People that will live a long life and drink to the bottom of the cup [must] expect to meet with some of the dregs,” he said. The author of “Ben & Me” finds lessons in the Founding Father’s later life, including the importance of purpose ...
