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  1. Benjamin Franklin: Author of the Declaration of Independence

    Revealing portrait of the Revolutionary War leader and self-educated Renaissance man, renowned as a scientist, inventor, writer, philosopher, statesman, and ...

  2. Watch Benjamin Franklin: A Ken Burns Film

    Official Trailer. 31s. Ken Burns's four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most co. Full Length. Episode 1 | "Join or Die ...

  3. Benjamin Franklin

    Ken Burns's four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential figures, whose work and...

  4. Episode Guide

    Official Trailer. Ken Burns's four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked ...

  5. Exploring Benjamin Franklin

    Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/3p9drjq | #BenFranklinPBSKen Burns's four-hour documentary, Benjamin Franklin, explores the revolutionary life of one of...

  6. Benjamin Franklin

    Armonica: Franklin's inventions took on a musical bent when, in 1761, he commenced development on the armonica, a musical instrument composed of spinning glass bowls on a shaft. Both Ludwig van ...

  7. Benjamin Franklin

    Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1705] [Note 1] - April 17, 1790) was an American polymath: a leading writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. [1] Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration ...

  8. The Eventful Life of Benjamin Franklin

    For instructions, The Eventful Life of Benjamin Franklin. (2m 51s) tv-14. The Pennsylvania scientist and diplomat signs both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. A+E Networks.

  9. Benjamin Franklin ‑ Biography, Inventions & Facts

    Benjamin Franklin's Early Years . Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, in colonial Boston. His father, Josiah Franklin (1657-1745), a native of England, was a candle and soap maker ...

  10. Biography: Benjamin Franklin

    Born on January 17, 1706, to a poor English chandler (a candle and soap maker) living in Boston, Franklin was the 15th of 17 children. Franklin left school at 10 and began an apprenticeship in his ...

  11. An introduction to Benjamin Franklin (video)

    An introduction to Benjamin Franklin. In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson present an overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. Created by Aspen Institute and Sal Khan.

  12. Benjamin Franklin, Biography, Significance, Facts, Quotes, Founding Father

    Biography of Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was an American printer, scientist, inventor, politician, diplomat, statesman, author, and one of the most colorful characters of the American Revolution. ... articles, primary documents, videos, and images that provide a solid understanding of the growth and development of the United States. We ...

  13. Benjamin Franklin's Inventions and Accomplishments

    From Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Priestley, 19 September 1772 — National Archives. Benjamin Franklin's Inventions — The Franklin Institute. "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Vaccines" (Howard Markel, M.D.) — New York Times. "Benjamin Franklin Was the First to Chart the Gulf Stream" (Kat Eschner) — Smithsonian Magazine.

  14. An introduction to Benjamin Franklin

    In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson present an overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. Created by Aspen Institute and Sal...

  15. Benjamin Franklin

    Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was an accomplished revolutionary, but his private life reveals a complex personality.

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    Benjamin Franklin Biography Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a scientist, ambassador, philosopher, statesmen, writer, businessman and celebrated free thinker and wit. Franklin is often referred to as 'America's Renaissance Man' and he played a pivotal role in forging a united American identity during the American Revolution.

  18. Benjamin Franklin

    Tonight's conversation, Franklin and the Revolution is the final in a series of discussions leading up to the broadcast of Ken's film on April the 4th and 5th on PBS stations around the country ...

  19. Benjamin Franklin Biography & Facts

    Quick facts. Born: 17 January 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. Though associated with Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin was born and raised in Boston. He did not arrive in Philadelphia until he was 17 (6-Oct-1723). In addition, Franklin also spent some 28 years abroad, in England and France, at various times throughout his life.

  20. Benjamin Franklin

    Official Website: https://to.pbs.org/3p9drjq | #BenFranklinPBSKen Burns's four-hour documentary, "Benjamin Franklin," explores the revolutionary life of one ...

  21. The Eventful Life of Benjamin Franklin

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  22. Quick Biography of Benjamin Franklin

    Publishing electronically as ushistory.org. On the Internet since July 4, 1995. Several biographies of Benjamin Franklin, including a short timeline, a brief biography, his autobiography and the biography by noted biographer Jared Sparks.