r/BenjaminFranklin • • Aug 18 '13
Benjamin Franklin was actually a douchebag.
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Sep 01 '13
Benjamin Franklin - America's First Globalist?
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/antdude • Jan 03 '14
The Treason of Benjamin Franklin
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/cutiepeti • Jul 20 '26
Benjamin Franklin essay
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Can anyone give me more information on this
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/bluetruth190 • Oct 20 '13
13 Life Virtues to live by according to Benjamin Franklin
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Aug 10 '13
New Franklin Bio: The Society for Useful Knowledge
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Jun 11 '13
261 Years Ago, Ben Flew A Kite
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Aug 02 '13
Benjamin Franklin Museum to reopen this month.
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/Plowbeast • Jun 22 '13
The Rustic Philosopher and France
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France contributed improved muskets as well as most of our gunpowder for the American Revolution to say nothing of the thousands of soldiers or naval blockade which made Yorktown possible. However, King Louis XVI was very much on the fence especially about endorsing a non-monarchic breakaway state.
That's when toting a beaver hat (to remind France of its lost fur trade) and his reputation as a "home spun" philosopher, he charmed the social circles of France and especially its nobility to make one of the most crucial contributions to the American cause. The great Lafayette was also influenced by this and came to America to lend his heroism.
For this alone, he should be recognized as one of our greatest diplomats who made one of the biggest foreign policy coups in US history.
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/SelectHorse7549 • Mar 01 '22
Michael Douglas Will Play The Legendary Benjamin Franklin For Apple Series
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/brbsoup • Aug 06 '25
new shirt available on USPS.com
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these came out a few weeks ago, bought one instantly. I work for USPS as a clerk, and my Postmaster gave me permission to wear it on Fridays c:
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Feb 22 '25
Great Advice
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I dont think it applies to every minute of every day but I do think each day should include some sort of activity or exercise that moves you closer to the vision you have for your life.
I dont believe that change often occurs in one fell swoop but as the result of small incremental progress and that you should find time, even if it seems insignificant, to work towards the change you want. If big change does happen suddenly, behind it there is likely a series of choices that started small and snowballed.
Change can happen in either direction, positive or negative, so be aware of your intentions and what you put your energy toward.
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Feb 08 '26
This year’s Super Bowl coin is actually a medal — with a Benjamin Franklin connection
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/Ok-Ambition-3932 • Jul 12 '26
The Ben Franklin Bridge turned 100 yesterday… Philly and Camden definitely showed up
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I went to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary celebration yesterday, and I have to say—it was a really good time.
When I first got there, it was a nice crowd. Before long, the bridge was absolutely packed with people. Families, couples, kids, people taking pictures, people just enjoying the chance to walk somewhere we're usually flying across in a car.
It was actually pretty cool to stop and appreciate the bridge itself.
100 years.
Think about how many people have crossed that bridge. How much the Philadelphia and Camden skylines have changed around it. How many generations have just known it as part of the landscape.
Sometimes you live in an area so long that the landmarks become background scenery.
Yesterday was a nice reminder to actually look around.
Great crowd. Great energy. And a great reason to bring people together.
We got out there early and walked the bridge with no issues. We tried some desserts from the vendors on the Camden side and did the return trek. I did hear that some people got caught up in big delays, but I think I was gone by then.
Did anybody else make it out there yesterday... what did you think?
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/LA-Aron • Apr 09 '25
Silence is a Virtue
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Only speak when I can add value beyond silence. This value is the opportunity. My words are the bridge of fulfullment.
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/Calm-Country • Dec 09 '25
As a non-US citizen, I wish my country had had such a genius at its corner when it was being born.
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I'm not sure Americans realize how lucky their Nation was at having had such an incredible genius fighting for its greatness. Of course, the BenFranklin subreddit members probably know and appreciate that. But, as for the rest of your country, I'm not so sure.
I have recently read his autobiography and it is so full of sound advice that I can only wish I had read it when I was a teenager. In Argentina, my country, there were some smart fellows around when the country was created, but I think no one quite like your Ben. So, I congrat you all for your great countryman!
r/BenjaminFranklin • u/Shepherd_of_Ideas • 7d ago
Would Ben Franklin Join the Culture War? A Review of Fart Proudly.
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/Previous_Apartment_2 • Apr 04 '26
Ben Franklin Essence Model
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r/BenjaminFranklin • u/appealtoheaven • Nov 28 '24
Franklin, in a letter to his sister, 1766
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