History Channel Website
Short videos (of the highest quality) on Franklin are at the History.com topic page. URL: http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/benjamin-franklin
Archive of entries posted on June 2014
Ben Franklin Re-Invented
Very nice article and video about David Mitchell of Crossville (TN?): school presentation with armonica music. Swim fins, bifocals and the glass harmonica are just a few of the inventions Benjamin Franklin showed off when he visited the Spring Hill Public Library Tuesday. The politician, inventor and newspaper publisher — portrayed by David Mitchell of …
Constitutional Convention: Elizabeth Powell?
Franklin’s quote about “a republic, if you can keep it” is cited daily somewhere on the Internet, it seems. This posting is the first I’ve noticed that identified the woman who asked Franklin the question: At the close of America’s Constitutional Convention in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was reportedly asked by George Washington’s friend, Mrs. Elizabeth …
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Franklin’s Death
A nice posting on the anniversary of Dr. Franklin’s Death here, by Scott Bomboy, editor-in-chief of the National Constitution Center. excerpt/conclusion: Madison asked his colleagues in the House of Representatives to wear symbols of mourning for one month and they agreed. The Senate declined. The chamber was influenced by John Adams, who disliked Franklin, as …
Alexander D. Bache, Great-Grandson
from an Article in PilotOnline.com, 4/14/2014. Granite monuments set more than 150 years ago mark a baseline surveyed on the Outer Banks. A ceremony on April 11, 2014, honored the work done by survey team leader Alexander D. Bache, a great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin. (Courtesy of the National Park Service) By Jeff …
Play – Silas Deane, Franklin and Edward Bancroft
New comedy at West End Theater this weekend PORTSMOUTH — George Hosker-Bouley’s new comedy “Silas Deane – Not Just a Highway’’ will play June 6, 7 and 8 at the West End Theater. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended …
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Franklin’s Musical Life – at Rutgers
Acclaimed Soprano Julianne Baird to Perform ‘Benjamin Franklin’s Musical Life’ June 11 at Rutgers Julianne Baird Free concert, narrated by Edward Mauger, examines founding father’s tastes. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Benjamin Franklin wore many hats during his 84 years. Among the best known: pamphleteer, printer, inventor, philosopher, politician, sage, soldier and statesman. But there is …
Franklin Miniseries Planned
This article announces that Dean Norris of Breaking Bad will portray Dr. Franklin in a six-part miniseries on the History Channel.