Writings of Benjamin Franklin

Guests examined the history of the pre-revolutionary era and Early Republic through the writings of Benjamin Franklin, publisher, scientist and… read more

Guests examined the history of the pre-revolutionary era and Early Republic through the writings of Benjamin Franklin, publisher, scientist and early-American diplomat. Franklin wrote a number of books, including his Autobiography and Poor Richard’s Almanack.

Also highlighted in the program are the city of Philadelphia and the American Philosophical Society, founded by Franklin in 1743. The society holds many documents written or created by Franklin. close

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  • H.W. Brands Professor Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)->History Department
  • Edward Carter Librarian American Philosophical Society
  • Rob Cox Librarian American Philosophical Society
  • Connie Doebele Producer C-SPAN->Book TV
  • Roy Goodman Curator American Philosophical Society->Printed Materials
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Program ID:
163159-1
Category:
C-SPAN Specials
Format:
Call-In
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Mar 26, 2001 | 9:02am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 18, 2006 | 7:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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