The most popular programs for the Franklin, Benjamin Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=47 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 13:50:47 GMT Guests examined the history of the pre-revolutionary era and Early Republic through the writings of Benjamin Franklin, publisher, scientist and early-American diplomat. Franklin wrote a number of books, including his [Autobiography] and [Poor Richard's Almanack]. Also highlighted in the program are the city of Philadelphia and the American Philosophical Society, founded by Franklin in 1743. The society holds many documents written or created by Franklin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163159-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Isaacson talked about his book, [Benjamin Franklin: An American Life], published by Simon and Schuster. The book, a comprehensive biography, covers many aspects of Franklin's life. Mr. Isaacson discussed the relevance of Benjamin Franklin today, and described many of Franklin's values and qualities that subsequently became American values and virtues. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Isaacson responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177514-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Srodes talks about his book, [Franklin: The Essential Founding Father], published by Regnery. He uses recently-discovered documents to debunk some of the negative Franklin myths. His intent is to show the vital part Franklin played in the development of America. More than twenty years before the Declaration of Independence, Franklin was the first to put forward the plan to unite the colonies, and he took the lead in challenging King George's authority. One of only six men to sign both the Declaration and the Constitution, he secured the alliance with France that proved essential to America's success in the Revolution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170126-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wood was interviewed about his book, [The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin], published by The Penguin Press. In the book, the author argues that while many people consider Franklin one of the first Americans, he was perhaps the last of the founding fathers to become an American patriot. Mr. Wood describes Franklin's transformation from an admirer of the British Empire to one of the key players in the American Revolution. He also discusses Franklin's writings and his relationship with France. Following the interview, Mr. Wood responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182263-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT As part of a celebration of the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth, Mark Skousen talked about his book [The Compleated Autobiography by Benjamin Franklin], published by Regnery. Benjamin Franklin's original autobiography covered only the first fifty-one years of his life. Mr. Skousen described how he completed the autobiography by adding materials written by Franklin about his experiences in his personal and public life, covering the last 33 years of his life, and included Franklin's thoughts on his colleagues, his views on sex, and the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Skousen noted that Franklin did not write about the Declaration at the time because it was "secret." After his presentation the editor answered audience members' questions. Mark Skousen, an economist, is Benjamin Franklin's eighth-generation grandson, through Franklin's grandson Louis Bache. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190868-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Professor Brands, editor of [The Selected Letters of Theodore Roosevelt], talked about the lives of President Theodore Roosevelt and Benjamin Franklin. He compared their different approaches to politics, business, and relationships. After his presentation he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166720-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rhodehamel talked about the original manuscript of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, which is housed in the Huntington Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163485-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Tucker talked about his book, [Bolt of Fate: Benjamin Franklin and His Electric Kite Hoax], published by PublicAffairs. In the book, he argues that Benjamin Franklin's famous kite flying experiment, which demonstrated that lightning was created through electrical charges, is a myth. Mr. Tucker discussed Franklin's enthusiasm for hoaxes, and told how Franklin used the myth of the kite experiment to embarrass his rivals in France and England. Mrs. Tucker talked about her experiences during the time her husband was working on the book. After making remarks and reading from his book, Mr. Tucker responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177590-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT Paul Zall talked about his book [Franklin on Franklin], published by University Press of Kentucky. Mr. Zall said he used early drafts of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography in the hopes of revealing new information about one of our nation's Founding Fathers. He said that in addition to his legend as an inventor and leader, Mr. Franklin was also capable of holding a grudge and writing romantic letters. After the presentation the author answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165911-1 Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMT