Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin
In the book he re-examined Benjamin Franklin, slavery, and the American Revolution. In his speech he argued that Benjamin Franklin was not the hero of abolitionism that many people remember.
Professor Waldstreicher asserted that Mr. Franklin’s antislavery credentials were exaggerated, that he owned a series of slaves between 1735-1781, complained about the ease with which slaves escaped to the British army during wartime, and profited from the global and domestic slave trade. The author answered questions from members of the audience after his discussion.
David Waldstreicher talked about his book Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin, Slavery, and the American Revolution, published by Hill and Wa… read more
David Waldstreicher talked about his book Runaway America: Benjamin Franklin, Slavery, and the American Revolution, published by Hill and Wang.
In the book he re-examined Benjamin Franklin, slavery, and the American Revolution. In his speech he argued that Benjamin Franklin was not the hero of abolitionism that many people remember.
Professor Waldstreicher asserted that Mr. Franklin’s antislavery credentials were exaggerated, that he owned a series of slaves between 1735-1781, complained about the ease with which slaves escaped to the British army during wartime, and profited from the global and domestic slave trade. The author answered questions from members of the audience after his discussion. close