Ken Burns’s two-part, four-hour documentary, "Benjamin Franklin," explores the revolutionary life of one of the18th century's most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
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A Discussion with Mandy Patinkin and Michael Douglas
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Franklin’s Endlessly Quotable Poor Richard’s Almanack
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Franklin Hears About Washington’s Victory at Yorktown
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Franklin and the Antislavery Movement
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Spanish Version | “An American” (1775-1790)
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
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Benjamin Franklin
Spanish Version | “Join or Die” (1706-1774)
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
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Episode 3
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1:54:59
Benjamin Franklin
“An American” (1775-1790)
Benjamin Franklin helps craft the Declaration of Independence and wins French support.
Season 1
Episode 2
Episode
1:55:26
Benjamin Franklin
“Join or Die” (1706-1774)
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
Season 1
Episode 1