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

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

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“An American” (1775-1790)

“An American” (1775-1790)

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“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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Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack

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4:37
Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown

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Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

Franklin and the Antislavery Movement

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7:05
Compromise and the Constitution of the United States

Compromise and the Constitution of the United States

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6:36
Benjamin Franklin House in London

Benjamin Franklin House in London

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Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

Benjamin Franklin’s Theory of Colds

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The Treaty of Paris, 1783

The Treaty of Paris, 1783

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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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Benjamin Franklin

A Discussion with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas

Ken Burns speaks with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas to discuss what it's like to take on their roles as founding father Benjamin Franklin.
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Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
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Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
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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