Benjamin Franklin

Behind the Scenes | Exploring Benjamin Franklin

Clip | 2m 2s

Get an inside look from Ken Burns and those featured in the film on why they chose to explore the life of Benjamin Franklin.

Aired: 04/04/22 | Rating: NR

Corporate funding for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by David M. Rubenstein. Major funding was also provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine; University of Pennsylvania; Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; Kissick Family Foundation; Deborah and Jon Dawson; Diane and Hal Brierley; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; Lavender Butterfly Fund; and Susan and Charles Shanor Charitable Trust.

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• Benjamin Franklin and American Diplomacy

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