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Tag Archives: Benjamin Franklin
Today in history: Nov. 14, 1732
As a librarian’s daughter, the event that took place on this day, in 1732 has very special resonance: On this day in history, the Library Company of Philadelphia (founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731 – and still open today) hired … Continue reading
Declaration – “On July 4 the Congress approved its revised version”
From Joseph Ellis’ book on Thomas Jefferson: American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in a matter of a few days — Adams later remembered it took him only “a day or two” — … Continue reading
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Tagged American Sphinx, Benjamin Franklin, Declaration of Independence, Joseph Ellis, politics, Thomas Jefferson
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Happy birthday America
“Well, Gentlemen, we must now hang together, or we shall most assuredly hang separately.” — Benjamin Franklin, upon signing the Declaration of Independence – (according to John Hancock) The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies In CONGRESS, July 4, … Continue reading
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Ben Franklin – check MATE
This is a rather legendary tale about Franklin, oft told, maybe not true, but awesome nonetheless. It comes from his long sojourn in France, when he was the darling of the world, the epitome of the new American, he WAS … Continue reading
1783: Ben Franklin: “But sometimes and in some things …”
Benjamin Franklin wrote these famous words about John Adams in 1783: He means well for his country, is always an honest man, often a wise man, but sometimes and in some things, absolutely out of his senses.
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Ben Franklin, 1781
The following story may be just a rumor handed down over the years, but it is one of my favorites. Franklin was in France, and word came to France of the decisive (and shocking) American victory. Franklin attended a diplomatic … Continue reading
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John to Abigail: “a Disposition entirely American”
John to Abigail July 23 1775 Dr. Franklin has been very constant in his Attendance on Congress from the Beginning. His Conduct has been composed and grave and in the Opinion of many Gentlemen very reserved. He has not assumed … Continue reading
7 guys, 6 episodes
I am reading a very good book right now which I wanted to recommend. Actually, I think one of you recommended it to me a while back – forgive me that I don’t remember who! It’s called Founding Brothers: The … Continue reading
Ben Franklin At the Chessboard
Here’s an excerpt from the biography of Ben Franklin I am reading right now (the one which has too many “perhaps’” and too many “must have been”s – but still – it’s a good read.) This is a rather legendary … Continue reading
My Self-Imposed Reading List
I have begun a tear through biographies of the Founding Fathers. Some I have read already, some are new. Last year, I read David McCullough’s stupendous achievement, John Adams. But after Presidents Day, I made up a list – and … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, David McCullough, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson
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