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Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
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Ken Burns explores the revolutionary life of Benjamin Franklin.
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After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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In 1765, England found a new way to raise money from the American colonies: The Stamp Act.
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Franklin, the most famous American in London, became the face of American resistance.
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Franklin made a pivotal edit to Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence.
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The Treaty of Paris ended a war, secured Independence and created an Empire.
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Franklin studied electricity and proved lightning’s electrical nature with a key and kite.
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Late in life, Franklin petitioned Congress to end slavery in the United States.
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Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
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1:54:59
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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1:55:26
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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1:55:26