Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World

A panel of scholars discussed Benjamin Franklin’s relevance in the 21st Century. The occasion was the launch of the book Benjamin Franklin: read more

A panel of scholars discussed Benjamin Franklin’s relevance in the 21st Century. The occasion was the launch of the book Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, published by Yale University Press. It is a companion book to the traveling exhibition of the same name, and is the first extensively illustrated book documenting Franklin’s life and work. The book is a collection of ten new essays by that address many aspects of Franklin’s life, including: domestic life, science, international politics, and social and political reform. The panel consisted of Ms. Talbott, the book’s editor and chief curator of the exhibit, and contributors to the book. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. James Srodes moderated the panel.

James Srodes is the author of Franklin: The Essential Founding Father, published by Regnery Publishing, Inc. Ms. Cohn is the editor-in-chief of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, a series p close

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Program ID:
190532-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Jan 01, 2006 | 10:46pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 24, 2009 | 4:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 01, 2006 | 10:46pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 07, 2006 | 4:58pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 15, 2006 | 1:14pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 17, 2009 | 11:34am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 17, 2009 | 5:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 17, 2009 | 11:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 18, 2009 | 5:33am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 23, 2009 | 10:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 23, 2009 | 4:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 23, 2009 | 10:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 24, 2009 | 4:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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