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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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Franklin Makes a Name for Himself as a Printer

Franklin Makes a Name for Himself as a Printer

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3:53
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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4:37
An American Celebrity in France

An American Celebrity in France

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4:37
The Franklins Choose Opposing Sides in the Revolution

The Franklins Choose Opposing Sides in the Revolution

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2:26
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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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
Franklin Faces His Racial Prejudices

Franklin Faces His Racial Prejudices

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1:58
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“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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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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