"Benjamin Franklin has been called one of the most accomplished and influential Americans in history, and his role in shaping the United States has had a lasting impact that is still felt today. Franklin's research into topics as varied as electricity, meteorology, demography, and oceanography were as wide-ranging and important as his travels, which took him across the globe as a diplomat." -- Provided by publisher.

A global event limited series that asks "what is an American?"

Twenty years before the United States declared its independence from Great Britain, a group of colonial representatives from nine colonies met in Albany, New York during the onset of the French and Indian War. The Albany Congress of 1754 brought together colonial and Indigenous leaders in an attempt to strengthen relations while defending the northern...

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Wry humor softens the sharp wit of this quintessentially American founding father. Interpreter John Hamant talks about portraying Benjamin Franklin.

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Martin, Benjamin F., 1947-

Bestselling author and journalist Walter Isaacson has been a frequent guest of New-York Historical over the years, always bringing tantalizing tales of innovation and ingenuity. Enjoy four of his past public programs below: on Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, and Albert Einstein, and a deep dive into the technologies that are shaping our digital future....

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Wry humor softens the sharp wit of this quintessentially American founding father. Interpreter John Hamant talks about portraying Benjamin Franklin.