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Science of the Founding Fathers

“Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky” by Benjamin West

“Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky” by Benjamin West

New York City
Saturday, January 19, 2013

Author and filmmaker Tom Shachtman discusses the subject of his forthcoming book on the science of the founding fathers. He looks at how the founders used their backgrounds in science to address national problems, and the development of the scientific studies in America. Shachtman has written or co-authored over 30 books. The New York Public Library hosted the discussion. 

Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:27pm (ET)

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