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Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
2003-08-10T00:01:47-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNzY0XC8yMDAzMDgxMDAwMzYwMjAwMi5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Walter Isaacson talked about his book, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, published by Simon and Schuster. The book, a comprehensive biography, covers many aspects of Franklin’s life. Mr. Isaacson discussed the relevance of Benjamin Franklin today, and described many of Franklin’s values and qualities that subsequently became American values and virtues. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Isaacson responded to questions from the audience.
Walter Isaacson talked about his book, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, published by Simon and Schuster. The book, a comprehensive biography,…
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Walter Isaacson talked about his book, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, published by Simon and Schuster. The book, a comprehensive biography, covers many aspects of Franklin’s life. Mr. Isaacson discussed the relevance of Benjamin Franklin today, and described many of Franklin’s values and qualities that subsequently became American values and virtues. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Isaacson responded to questions from the audience. close
Walter Isaacson talked about his book, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, published by Simon and Schuster. The book, a comprehensive biography,… read more
Walter Isaacson talked about his book, Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, published by Simon and Schuster. The book, a comprehensive biography, covers many aspects of Franklin’s life. Mr. Isaacson discussed the relevance of Benjamin Franklin today, and described many of Franklin’s values and qualities that subsequently became American values and virtues. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Isaacson responded to questions from the audience. close
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