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Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
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1:55:26
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
“An American” (1775-1790)
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1:54:59
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
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1:55:26
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
Franklin and Writing
1:01:26
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
A Discussion with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas
25:27
Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas.
Conversations on Franklin
1:15:12
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Benjamin Franklin and American Diplomacy
56:05
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Franklin and Innovation
59:03
Filmmakers and special guests explore Franklin's writing in this virtual event series.
Official Trailer
0:31
Ken Burns explores the revolutionary life of Benjamin Franklin.
Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin
2:02
Get an inside look from Ken Burns on the making of Benjamin Franklin.
Benjamin Franklin and Inoculation
6:09
This extended scene from BENJAMIN FRANKLIN includes bonus material not in the final film.
Compromise and the Constitution of the United States
6:36
As impasse threatened the Constitutional Convention, Franklin appealed for Compromise.
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