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Benjamin Franklin

Season 1 Episode 2: The Making of a Revolutionary

Franklin sets sail for England in 1757 to serve as Pennsylvania's representative, tasked with securing the colony's taxation rights for its lands in London.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 3 The Chess Master

3. The Chess Master

Aired: Nov 20, 2002

Franklin's life is examined in the next episode, highlighting his 14-year per...

Info about Benjamin Franklin

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History, Biography