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Benjamin Franklin’s Transition to Becoming a Revolutionary

New December 2022! Author H. W. Brands explains how and why Benjamin Franklin became a revolutionary, at the ripe age of 70.

New December 2022! Author H. W. Brands explains how and why Benjamin Franklin became a revolutionary, at the ripe age of 70.

Benjamin Franklin as a Young Man

New September 2022! Author Nick Bunker describes a young Benjamin Franklin, a time in his life that is seldom addressed, in this interview.

New September 2022! Author Nick Bunker describes a young Benjamin Franklin, a time in his life that is seldom addressed, in this interview.

Talking with Authors:  Nick Bunker, Young Benjamin Franklin, the Birth of Ingenuity

In this edition of First Person One on One, Paul Schankman has a fascinating conversation with author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nick Bunker about his book, &#8220;Young Benjamin Franklin, the Birth of Ingenuity.&#8221; What was Franklin like as a child and a father before he became a founding father? Would you believe a boxer?

Bunker portrays Benjamin Franklin as a complex, driven young man who elbows his way to success through a harsh colonial world, in the age of slavery as well as of reason.

The Estrangement of Benjamin Franklin and His Son William

New December 2022! The Civil War split families, but so did the Revolutionary War according to H. W. Brands. Benjamin Franklin and his son William became estranged after the elder joined the Patriots.

New December 2022! The Civil War split families, but so did the Revolutionary War according to H. W. Brands.  Benjamin Franklin and his son William became estranged after the elder joined the Patriots.  

Value of Learning from the School of Life

New November 2022! Two experts discuss how early leaders in our country may not have had a formal education be feel this may have actually helped these people in continued lifetime learning.

New November 2022! Lincoln experts discuss how early leaders in our country may not have had a formal education be feel this may have actually helped these people in continued lifetime learning.

The Legacy of Benjamin Franklin

New September 2022! Author Nick Bunker speaks about what he feels is Benjamin Franklin’s legacy.

New September 2022! Author Nick Bunker speaks about what he feels is Benjamin Franklin’s legacy.

Benjamin Franklin as an Inventor:  The Franklin Fireplace

New September 2022! Benjamin Franklin began his work life in America as a printer. But science drew him in as he began working to solve problems such as the Franklin Fireplace.

New September 2022! Benjamin Franklin began his work life in America as a printer.  But science drew him in as he began working to solve problems such as the Franklin Fireplace.

Remembering Deborah Franklin, the Wife of Benjamin Franklin

New September 2022! Author Nick Bunker explains how little we know about Franklin’s wife, Deborah, and how his research allowed him to give her a bit more of the narrative.

New September 2022! Author Nick Bunker explains how little we know about Franklin’s wife, Deborah, and how his research allowed him to give her a bit more of the narrative. 

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