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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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The Treaty of Paris, 1783

The Treaty of Paris, 1783

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Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

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Benjamin Franklin House in London

Benjamin Franklin House in London

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Compromise and the Constitution of the United States

Compromise and the Constitution of the United States

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Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

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Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

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Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

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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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“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

“Join or Die” (1706-1774)

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“An American” (1775-1790)

“An American” (1775-1790)

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Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)

Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)

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Benjamin Franklin

An American Celebrity in France

In 1776, people in France had never heard of any American, except for Benjamin Franklin. Congress sent Franklin to Paris to win foreign support for the American Revolution, and the French people treated him like a celebrity when he arrived. But Franklin had serious business to attend to. Without aid from the French monarchy, America’s fight for independence might be lost quickly.
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Season 1 Episode 3
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After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
“An American” (1775-1790)
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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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1:55:26
Season 1 Episode 1
“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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